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Leque Family History

Leque 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: Laque, Luque, Lee, Begue, Leite, Leake, Roque, Duque, Levee, Lepre

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Where is the Leque family from?

You can see how Leque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leque family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leque families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leque family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leque's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Leque families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leque 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 Leque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leque. 75% of Leque men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leque women worked as a Farm.

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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
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

What Leque family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Leque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leque 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Leque. 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 160 military records available for the last name Leque. For the veterans among your Leque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leque lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leque in 1962 was 86, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leque

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leque 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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