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Lezak Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Lesak .

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


Similar surnames: Lesak, Lizak, Leak, Lepak, Leman, Slezak, Olczak, Deak, Pelak, Slazak

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Where is the Lezak family from?

You can see how Lezak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lezak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Lezak families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Lezak's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lezak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lezak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lezak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lezak. 27% of Lezak men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lezak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lezak were Clerk and Superintendent. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Superintendent
    14%
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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Lezak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lezak 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Lezak. 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 139 military records available for the last name Lezak. For the veterans among your Lezak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lezak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lezak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lezak in 1957 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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