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Liszewski Family History

Liszewski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lisewo (also Liszewo) named with Polish lis ‘fox’.

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


Similar surnames: Laszewski, Lisiewski, Lisowski, Ciszewski, Olszewski, Lipowski

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Where is the Liszewski family from?

You can see how Liszewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liszewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Liszewski families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Liszewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Liszewski families in 1920.
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What did your Liszewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liszewski. 34% of Liszewski men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Liszewski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liszewski were Carpenter and Packer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    45%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liszewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liszewski 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Liszewski. 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 564 military records available for the last name Liszewski. For the veterans among your Liszewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liszewski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Liszewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Liszewski in 1947 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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