Leese Family History

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Leese Name Meaning

Variant spelling of English and Scottish Lees. German: habitational name from a place so named near Hannover.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lees, Heese, Beese, Meese, Hees, Leys, Leisen, Loose, Leeser, Reese

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Leese Family Origin

Where is the Leese family from?

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You can see how Leese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leese families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Leese families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Leese Family Occupations

What did your Leese ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Leese. 60% of Leese men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Leese Historical Records

What Leese family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Leese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leese census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Leese. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Leese. For the veterans among your Leese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Leese Life Expectancy

What is the average Leese lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Leese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leese in 1947 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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