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Lecon Family History

Lecon 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: Leon, Lemon, Lezon, Lecoq, Lebon, Licon, Lenon, Lyon, Leo, Heron

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Where is the Lecon family from?

You can see how Lecon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lecon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lecon families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lecon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lecon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lecon 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 Lecon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lecon. 100% of Lecon 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Lecon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Lecon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecon 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Lecon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Lecon. For the veterans among your Lecon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lecon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lecon in 1962 was 57, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lecon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lecon 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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