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Leckert Family History

Leckert 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: Beckert, Heckert, Lickert, Eckert, Deckert, Lecker, Ueckert, Lockert

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Where is the Leckert family from?

You can see how Leckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leckert families living in Louisiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Leckert's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Leckert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leckert 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 Leckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Freight Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leckert. 100% of Leckert men worked as a Freight Clerk.

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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

  • Freight Clerk
    100%

What Leckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Leckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckert 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Leckert. 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 83 military records available for the last name Leckert. For the veterans among your Leckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Leckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leckert in 1968 was 77, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leckert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leckert 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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