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Leikam Family History

Leikam Surname Meaning

Austrian German: possibly a metonymic occupational name for a worker in the linen industry from Middle High German

līn ‘linen, flax’ + kam ‘comb’.

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


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Where is the Leikam family from?

You can see how Leikam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leikam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leikam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Leikam families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leikam's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Leikam families in 1891.
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What did your Leikam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leikam. 34% of Leikam men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Leikam women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leikam were Janitor and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leikam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leikam 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Leikam. 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 638 military records available for the last name Leikam. For the veterans among your Leikam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leikam lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leikam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Leikam in 1954 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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