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Leicks Family History

Leicks 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: Leick, Reicks, Levick, Lewicki, Eick, Leicht, Reick, Hicks, Leik

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Where is the Leicks family from?

You can see how Leicks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leicks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leicks families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leicks's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leicks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leicks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leicks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leicks. 100% of Leicks men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Leicks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leicks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Leicks. 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 6 military records available for the last name Leicks. For the veterans among your Leicks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leicks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Leicks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Leicks in 1969 was 68, and 81 in 1979.

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