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Leckey Name Meaning

Irish (northern) form of Leckie .

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


Similar surnames: Lecky, Lackey, Luckey, Lickey, Rickey, Lesley, Beckey, Mckey, Dickey

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Where is the Leckey family from?

You can see how Leckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leckey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leckey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Leckey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 39% of all the recorded Leckey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Leckey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leckey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leckey. 50% of Leckey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leckey women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Cashier
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Leckey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Leckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leckey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leckey. 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 940 military records available for the last name Leckey. For the veterans among your Leckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leckey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Leckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leckey in 1949 was 45, and 75 in 2003.

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