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Lecas Family History

Lecas 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: Lucas, Leas, Lekas, Lewis, Lees, Leaf, Livas, Leeds, Lear, Lech

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Where is the Lecas family from?

You can see how Lecas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lecas family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lecas's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Lecas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lecas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lecas. 34% of Lecas men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Lecas women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Lecas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecas 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Lecas. 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 92 military records available for the last name Lecas. For the veterans among your Lecas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lecas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lecas in 1963 was 71, and 98 in 2003.

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