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Leckner Family History

Leckner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Lechner.

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


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Where is the Leckner family from?

You can see how Leckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leckner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Leckner families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Leckner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leckner families in 1911.
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What did your Leckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leckner. 24% of Leckner men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Leckner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leckner were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    24%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Packer
    16%

What Leckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckner 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Leckner. 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 411 military records available for the last name Leckner. For the veterans among your Leckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leckner in 1963 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leckner 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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