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Leesley Family History

Leesley Name Meaning

see Livesley .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Lesley, Beesley, Lessley, Seeley, Hemsley, Hensley, Heasley, Lapsley

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Where is the Leesley family from?

You can see how Leesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leesley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leesley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 14 Leesley families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Leesley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leesley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leesley. 50% of Leesley women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Leesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leesley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Leesley. 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 175 military records available for the last name Leesley. For the veterans among your Leesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leesley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Leesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Leesley in 1968 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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