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Lekas Family History

Lekas Name Meaning

Greek: from the Albanian personal name Lekë (see Leka ).

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


Similar surnames: Gekas, Gikas, Lucas, Ladas, Loukas, Lukas, Leos, Lukacs, Livas, Leys

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Where is the Lekas family from?

You can see how Lekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lekas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lekas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lekas family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Lekas's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Lekas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lekas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lekas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lekas. 27% of Lekas men worked as a Waiter and 43% of Lekas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lekas were Cook and Packer. .

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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

  • Waiter
    27%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lekas 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Lekas. 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 478 military records available for the last name Lekas. For the veterans among your Lekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lekas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lekas in 1962 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

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