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Lecca Family History

Lecca 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: Lucca, Zecca, Lecce, Mecca, Pecci, Zucca, Lech, Leach, Sacca, Luca

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Where is the Lecca family from?

You can see how Lecca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lecca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lecca family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Lecca's in USA. California had the highest population of Lecca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lecca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lecca. 100% of Lecca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lecca women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Lecca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecca 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Lecca. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lecca. For the veterans among your Lecca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecca lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Lecca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lecca in 1965 was 80, and 94 in 1995.

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