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Leca Family History

Leca 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: Lech, Luca, Leva, Lena, Lea, Leck, Leja, Lema, Lexa, Lecy

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Where is the Leca family from?

You can see how Leca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leca family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leca families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leca 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 Leca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leca. 67% of Leca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leca women worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Baker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Leca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Leca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leca 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Leca. 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 43 military records available for the last name Leca. For the veterans among your Leca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leca lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Leca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leca in 1956 was 52, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leca 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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