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Leckington Family History

Leckington 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: Elkington, Ledington, Lenington, Pennington, Henington, Bennington

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Where is the Leckington family from?

You can see how Leckington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leckington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 22 Leckington families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Leckington's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leckington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leckington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leckington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leckington. 34% of Leckington men worked as an Inspector and 60% of Leckington women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leckington were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leckington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckington 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Leckington. 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 126 military records available for the last name Leckington. For the veterans among your Leckington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leckington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leckington in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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