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Leakins Family History

Leakins Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eakins, Leavins, Deakins, Lakins, Lakin, Levins, Jenkins, Perkins

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Where is the Leakins family from?

You can see how Leakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leakins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leakins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Leakins families living in Maryland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leakins's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Leakins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leakins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leakins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leakins. 45% of Leakins men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Leakins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leakins were Owner and Cook. .

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Owner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Leakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leakins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Leakins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Leakins. For the veterans among your Leakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leakins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Leakins in 1963 was 56, and 82 in 2003.

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