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Leckness Family History

Leckness 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: Likness, Leckner, Tuckness, Harkness, Lyness, Leckie, Lechner

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Where is the Leckness family from?

You can see how Leckness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leckness families living in South Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leckness's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Leckness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leckness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leckness ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Leckness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckness 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Leckness. 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 39 military records available for the last name Leckness. For the veterans among your Leckness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leckness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leckness in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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