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Leknes Family History

Leknes 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: Lees, Leiner, Lerner, Lohnes, Lakner, Leinen, Benes, Likness, Llanes

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Where is the Leknes family from?

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

What did your Leknes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leknes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Leknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leknes 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Leknes. 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 31 military records available for the last name Leknes. For the veterans among your Leknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leknes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Leknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leknes in 1967 was 92, and 97 in 2003.

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