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Leikin Family History

Leikin 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: Lewin, Levin, Leiman, Lein, Lakin, Larkin, Leikam, Elkin, Belkin

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Where is the Leikin family from?

You can see how Leikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leikin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leikin family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leikin's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Leikin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leikin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leikin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shopkeepervalet Service was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leikin. 100% of Leikin men worked as a Shopkeepervalet Service. .

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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 1939

  • Shopkeepervalet Service
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Leikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leikin 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Leikin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Leikin. For the veterans among your Leikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leikin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leikin in 1964 was 49, and 92 in 2004.

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