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Leclerk Family History

Leclerk 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: Leclere, Leclerc, Clerk, Legler, Lechler, Lecker, Lemler, Lecher

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Where is the Leclerk family from?

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

What did your Leclerk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Leclerk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leclerk 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Leclerk. 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 8 military records available for the last name Leclerk. For the veterans among your Leclerk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leclerk lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Leclerk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Leclerk in 1980 was 68, and 64 in 1990.

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