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Lechien Family History

Lechien Surname 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: Leckie, Lechner, Lechler, Bechen, Lucien, Lechman, Chien, Lecher

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Where is the Lechien family from?

You can see how Lechien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lechien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Lechien families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Lechien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lechien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lechien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lechien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechien. 82% of Lechien men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lechien women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lechien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Lechien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechien 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Lechien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Lechien. For the veterans among your Lechien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lechien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lechien in 1962 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lechien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechien ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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