Lesinski Family History

Lesinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Lesiński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lesin, Lesina, or Leśna.

These names are derived from the dialect form of standard Polish las, which means ‘forest’.

The connection to the word for forest suggests a geographical or ecological significance to the naming.

Individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to regions characterized by dense woodland.

Overall, the name Lesiński reflects both a cultural heritage and a connection to nature.

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

Similar surnames: Losinski, Lewinski, Lepinski, Slesinski, Lapinski, Rasinski, Osinski, Lipinski, Lemanski, Sosinski

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
553	Military Records
468	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Lesinski family from?

You can see how Lesinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lesinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lesinski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesinski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lesinski families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Lesinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesinski. 31% of Lesinski men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Lesinski women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesinski were New worker and Office clerk.

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Laborer

31%

Farmer

11%

Machinist

11%

New worker

Saleslady

23%

Housework

23%

House work

12%

Office clerk

12%

What Lesinski family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Lesinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesinski 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Lesinski. 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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Military Records

There are 553 military records available for the last name Lesinski. For the veterans among your Lesinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesinski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lesinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lesinski in 1952 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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Lesinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Lesiński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lesin, Lesina, or Leśna.

These names are derived from the dialect form of standard Polish las, which means ‘forest’.

The connection to the word for forest suggests a geographical or ecological significance to the naming.

Individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to regions characterized by dense woodland.

Overall, the name Lesiński reflects both a cultural heritage and a connection to nature.

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

Where is the Lesinski family from?

What did your Lesinski ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

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

Laborer

31%

Farmer

11%

Machinist

11%

New worker

Saleslady

23%

Housework

23%

House work

12%

Office clerk

12%

What Lesinski family records will you find?

What is the average Lesinski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lesinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lesinski in 1952 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

Lesinski Family History

Lesinski Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Lesinski

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Where is the Lesinski family from?

What did your Lesinski ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Lesinski family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Lesinski lifespan?

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Lesinski Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Lesinski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Lesinski family from?

What did your Lesinski ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Lesinski family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Lesinski family history

What is the average Lesinski lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lesinski family tree

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