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Leika Family History

Leika 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: Leikam, Leik, Leiva, Leija, Laska, Lipka, Leib, Leite, Leake, Leiman

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Where is the Leika family from?

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

What did your Leika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leika. 100% of Leika 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 51 census records available for the last name Leika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leika 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Leika. 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 13 military records available for the last name Leika. For the veterans among your Leika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leika lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Leika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Leika in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2002.

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