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Lecks Family History

Lecks 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: Leck, Lucks, Becks, Lacks, Locks, Lecky, Leeks, Leaks, Beck, Lewis

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Where is the Lecks family from?

You can see how Lecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lecks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Lecks families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lecks's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lecks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lecks. 100% of Lecks men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lecks women 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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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What Lecks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Lecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecks 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Lecks. 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 43 military records available for the last name Lecks. For the veterans among your Lecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Lecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lecks in 1967 was 73, and 98 in 1999.

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