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Lecklider Family History

Lecklider Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Licklider, Lickliter, Seckler, Heckler, Leichliter, Keckler, Leckie

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Where is the Lecklider family from?

You can see how Lecklider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecklider family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecklider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Lecklider families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lecklider's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lecklider families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecklider 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 Lecklider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lecklider. 53% of Lecklider men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lecklider women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lecklider were Postal Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Postal Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Lecklider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lecklider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecklider 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lecklider. 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 160 military records available for the last name Lecklider. For the veterans among your Lecklider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecklider lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lecklider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lecklider in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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