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Lelek Family History

Lelek 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: Zelek, Leek, Elek, Lee, Cleek, Lever, Leven, Lees, Petek, Lyle

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Where is the Lelek family from?

You can see how Lelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lelek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lelek families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lelek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lelek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelek 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 Lelek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Twister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lelek. 50% of Lelek women worked as a Twister.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twister
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Lelek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Lelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelek 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 Lelek. 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 101 military records available for the last name Lelek. For the veterans among your Lelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Lelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lelek in 1951 was 36, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lelek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lelek 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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