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Leiker Family History

Leiker Surname Meaning

German: perhaps an altered form of Leicher or alternatively from a pet form of the female personal name Liutgard (see Luckhardt).

This is one of the German surnames that became established in Russia in the 19th century.

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


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You can see how Leiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leiker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Leiker families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Leiker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leiker families in 1891.
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What did your Leiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leiker. 100% of Leiker women worked as a Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    100%

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There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Leiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiker 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Leiker. 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 983 military records available for the last name Leiker. For the veterans among your Leiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Leiker in 1944 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiker 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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