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Leckliter Family History

Leckliter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Lechleiter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leckliter family from?

You can see how Leckliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckliter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leckliter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Leckliter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leckliter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leckliter families in 1911.
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What did your Leckliter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leckliter. 50% of Leckliter men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Leckliter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Leckliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckliter 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Leckliter. 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 116 military records available for the last name Leckliter. For the veterans among your Leckliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckliter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Leckliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leckliter in 1961 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leckliter 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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