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Leckey Family History

Leckey Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) form of Leckie.

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


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Where is the Leckey family from?

You can see how Leckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leckey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Leckey families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leckey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leckey families in 1891.
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What did your Leckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leckey. 91% of Leckey 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
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Leckey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckey 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 Leckey. 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 940 military records available for the last name Leckey. For the veterans among your Leckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Leckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leckey in 1949 was 45, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leckey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leckey 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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