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Leskis Family History

Leskis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lewis, Lesnik, Leslie, Levis, Laski, Laskin, Lesky, Leckie, Meskin

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Where is the Leskis family from?

You can see how Leskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leskis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leskis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leskis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leskis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leskis 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 Leskis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leskis. 100% of Leskis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Leskis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Leskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leskis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Leskis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Leskis. For the veterans among your Leskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leskis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Leskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Leskis in 1976 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leskis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leskis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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