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Lecky Family History

Lecky Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) form of Leckie.

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


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Where is the Lecky family from?

You can see how Lecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Lecky families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lecky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lecky families in 1891.
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What did your Lecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lecky. 67% of Lecky 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecky 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 Lecky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lecky. For the veterans among your Lecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lecky in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lecky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lecky 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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