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Lecky Name Meaning

Irish (northern) form of Leckie .

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


Similar surnames: Leckey, Lackey, Leck, Lucky, Heck, Luckey, Lucy, Lecy, Leckie, Leeks

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Where is the Lecky family from?

You can see how Lecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Lecky families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lecky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lecky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lecky. 50% of Lecky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lecky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lecky. For the veterans among your Lecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lecky in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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