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Lechowicz Family History

Lechowicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Lech.

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


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Where is the Lechowicz family from?

You can see how Lechowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Lechowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lechowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lechowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lechowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lechowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lechowicz. 52% of Lechowicz men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lechowicz women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lechowicz were Truck Driver and Box Maker.

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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
    52%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Tool Maker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%
  • Box Maker
    20%

What Lechowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Lechowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechowicz 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Lechowicz. 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 368 military records available for the last name Lechowicz. For the veterans among your Lechowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechowicz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lechowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lechowicz in 1947 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lechowicz 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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