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Lecker Family History

Lecker Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a sycophant or sponger from an agent derivative of lecken ‘to lick’.

Variant of Lecher.

Variant of Löcker; see Locker.

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


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Where is the Lecker family from?

You can see how Lecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Lecker families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lecker families in 1891.
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What did your Lecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lecker. 82% of Lecker 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
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lecker. 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 691 military records available for the last name Lecker. For the veterans among your Lecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lecker in 1962 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lecker 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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