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Leikel Family History

Leikel 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: Leiker, Leidel, Leibel, Weikel, Seikel, Eitel, Keitel, Kenkel, Leiner

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Where is the Leikel family from?

You can see how Leikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leikel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leikel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leikel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leikel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leikel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leikel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Leikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leikel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Leikel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Leikel. For the veterans among your Leikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leikel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Leikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Leikel in 1966 was 65, and 80 in 1986.

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