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Leicken Family History

Leicken 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: Eichen, Picken, Leiker, Leinen, Ricken, Heiken, Lickey, Leick, Leisen

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Where is the Leicken family from?

You can see how Leicken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leicken family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leicken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Leicken family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leicken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leicken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leicken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Leicken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leicken 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Leicken. 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 23 military records available for the last name Leicken. For the veterans among your Leicken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leicken lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Leicken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leicken in 1978 was 31, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leicken 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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