Lekas Family History

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Lekas Name Meaning

Greek: from the Albanian personal name Leka, an Albanian form of Alexander.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gekas, Gikas, Lucas, Ladas, Loukas, Lukas, Leos, Lukacs, Livas, Leys

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Lekas Family Origin

Where is the Lekas family from?

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You can see how Lekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lekas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lekas families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lekas families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lekas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lekas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lekas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lekas Family Occupations

What did your Lekas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Matamateur and Rabesier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Lekas. 29% of Lekas men worked as a Matamateur

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Matamateur
    29%
  • Auditor
    15%
  • Boot Black
    15%
  • Confiseur
    15%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Rabesier
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lekas Historical Records

What Lekas family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lekas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 887 immigration records available for the last name Lekas. 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 Card

There are 478 military records available for the last name Lekas. For the veterans among your Lekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lekas Life Expectancy

What is the average Lekas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lekas in 1962 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lekas

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