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Leickel Family History

Leickel 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: Bickel, Pickel, Sickel, Brickel, Seckel, Leiker, Reichel, Eichel

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Where is the Leickel family from?

You can see how Leickel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leickel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leickel families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leickel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Leickel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leickel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Leickel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Leickel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leickel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Leickel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Leickel. For the veterans among your Leickel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leickel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Leickel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leickel in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leickel 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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