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Leka Family History

Leka Surname Meaning

Albanian: from the personal name Lekë (definite form Leka) a vernacular short form of Aleksandër (see Alexander).

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


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Where is the Leka family from?

You can see how Leka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Leka families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Leka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leka families in 1911.
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What did your Leka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leka. 45% of Leka men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    23%

What Leka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Leka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leka 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Leka. 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 80 military records available for the last name Leka. For the veterans among your Leka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Leka in 1962 was 50, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leka 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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