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Leehe Family History

Leehe 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: Leece, Leese, Leeke, Leete, Lee, Lees, Leite, Leake, Reese, Leeds

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Where is the Leehe family from?

You can see how Leehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leehe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leehe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Leehe families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leehe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Leehe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leehe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leehe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leehe. 67% of Leehe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Leehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leehe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Leehe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Leehe. For the veterans among your Leehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leehe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Leehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leehe in 1973 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

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