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Lecain Family History

Lecain Name 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: Cain, Lewin, Levin, Lein, Leclair, Leckie, Lean, Demain, Ledin, Lain

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Where is the Lecain family from?

You can see how Lecain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Lecain families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lecain's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lecain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lecain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mariner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lecain. 60% of Lecain men worked as a Mariner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Mariner
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lecain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecain 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 894 immigration records available for the last name Lecain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 482 military records available for the last name Lecain. For the veterans among your Lecain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecain lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lecain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lecain in 1962 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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