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Lecce Family History

Lecce Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of several places called Lecce notably the city in Apulia.

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


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Where is the Lecce family from?

You can see how Lecce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lecce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Lecce families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lecce's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lecce families in 1891.
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What did your Lecce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lecce. 100% of Lecce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lecce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lecce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecce 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Lecce. 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 287 military records available for the last name Lecce. For the veterans among your Lecce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecce lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lecce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lecce in 1957 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lecce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lecce 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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