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Leevers Family History

Leevers 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: Beevers, Seevers, Levers, Leever, Lefevers, Lever, Evers, Nevers

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Where is the Leevers family from?

You can see how Leevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leevers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leevers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Leevers families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Leevers's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Leevers families in 1880.
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What did your Leevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leevers. 100% of Leevers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Leevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leevers 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Leevers. 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 56 military records available for the last name Leevers. For the veterans among your Leevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leevers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leevers in 1966 was 87, and 84 in 2003.

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