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Leckonby Family History

Leckonby Surname Meaning

see Lackenby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Leckonby family from?

You can see how Leckonby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckonby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leckonby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Leckonby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Leckonby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Leckonby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leckonby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leckonby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Signalman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leckonby. 100% of Leckonby men worked as a Railway Signalman and 80% of Leckonby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Railway Signalman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Leckonby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckonby 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Leckonby. 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 27 military records available for the last name Leckonby. For the veterans among your Leckonby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckonby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Leckonby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Leckonby in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2002.

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