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Lechy Family History

Lechy 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: Lech, Leahy, Lecy, Lecky, Pech, Hecht, Lach, Ley, Lucey, Licht

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Where is the Lechy family from?

You can see how Lechy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lechy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lechy families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lechy's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Lechy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lechy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lechy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lechy. 100% of Lechy 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Lechy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechy 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Lechy. 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 40 military records available for the last name Lechy. For the veterans among your Lechy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Lechy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lechy in 1962 was 45, and 93 in 1998.

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