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Leckenby Family History

Leckenby Surname Meaning

see Lackenby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Leckenby family from?

You can see how Leckenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckenby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leckenby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Leckenby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Leckenby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Leckenby families in 1891.
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What did your Leckenby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leckenby. 22% of Leckenby men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Leckenby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leckenby were Farmer and Woollin Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    22%
  • Dairy Farmer
    22%
  • Publican
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Woollin Weaver
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leckenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckenby 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Leckenby. 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 430 military records available for the last name Leckenby. For the veterans among your Leckenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckenby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leckenby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Leckenby in 1959 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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