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Leccese Family History

Leccese Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Lecce (see Lecce).

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


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Where is the Leccese family from?

You can see how Leccese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leccese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Leccese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Leccese families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Leccese's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Leccese families in 1891.
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What did your Leccese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leccese. 27% of Leccese men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Leccese women worked as a Sewing Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leccese were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Sausage Maker
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Stitcher
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Leccese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Leccese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leccese 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Leccese. 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 389 military records available for the last name Leccese. For the veterans among your Leccese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leccese lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leccese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Leccese in 1954 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leccese 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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