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Leckstrom Family History

Leckstrom 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: Beckstrom, Eckstrom, Backstrom, Ekstrom, Wickstrom, Meckstroth

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Where is the Leckstrom family from?

You can see how Leckstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leckstrom families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leckstrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leckstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leckstrom 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 Leckstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leckstrom. 100% of Leckstrom men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Leckstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Leckstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckstrom 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Leckstrom. 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 22 military records available for the last name Leckstrom. For the veterans among your Leckstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckstrom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leckstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Leckstrom in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leckstrom 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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