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Lecy Family History

Lecy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Lyse: habitational name from the farm name Lyse mainly in Rogaland derived from Old Norse ljóss ‘light’ referring to a river with light or clear water.

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


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Where is the Lecy family from?

You can see how Lecy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lecy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lecy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lecy families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lecy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lecy families in 1911.
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What did your Lecy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lecy. 42% of Lecy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lecy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lecy were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Lecy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lecy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lecy 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Lecy. 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 179 military records available for the last name Lecy. For the veterans among your Lecy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lecy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lecy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lecy in 1951 was 34, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lecy 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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