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Lekness Family History

Lekness 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: Likness, Lyness, Jenness, Henness, Kness, Veness, Lees, Ness, Furness

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Where is the Lekness family from?

You can see how Lekness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lekness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lekness families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lekness's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Lekness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lekness 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 Lekness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lekness. 50% of Lekness women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Lekness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Lekness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lekness 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lekness. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lekness. For the veterans among your Lekness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lekness lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lekness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lekness in 1960 was 37, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lekness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lekness 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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