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Lecrone Family History

Lecrone Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German (ultimately French) Leckron. Compare Leckrone.

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


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Where is the Lecrone family from?

You can see how Lecrone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecrone family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecrone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Lecrone families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lecrone's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lecrone families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecrone 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 Lecrone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lecrone. 31% of Lecrone men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Lecrone women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lecrone were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Lecrone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lecrone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecrone 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Lecrone. 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 409 military records available for the last name Lecrone. For the veterans among your Lecrone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecrone lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lecrone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lecrone in 1954 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lecrone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lecrone 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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