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Leikem Family History

Leikem 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: Leikam, Leiker, Leiner, Leite, Leake, Leiser, Eike, Leinen, Heikes

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Where is the Leikem family from?

You can see how Leikem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leikem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leikem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leikem families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Leikem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leikem families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Leikem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leikem 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Leikem. 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 10 military records available for the last name Leikem. For the veterans among your Leikem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leikem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Leikem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leikem in 1966 was 52, and 39 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leikem 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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