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Leeck Family History

Leeck 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: Reeck, Lebeck, Lueck, Leck, Leick, Leece, Leech, Leek, Leuck, Leveck

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Where is the Leeck family from?

You can see how Leeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Leeck families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leeck. 47% of Leeck men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Leeck women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeck were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    47%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeck 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Leeck. 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 160 military records available for the last name Leeck. For the veterans among your Leeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leeck in 1956 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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