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Leksen Family History

Leksen 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: Leisen, Leven, Eisen, Elsen, Leben, Leiser, Leser, Lesser, Leen

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Where is the Leksen family from?

You can see how Leksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leksen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leksen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leksen 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 Leksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leksen. 100% of Leksen men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Leksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Leksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leksen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Leksen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Leksen. For the veterans among your Leksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leksen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Leksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leksen in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leksen 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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