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Leske Family History

Leske Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Lěsk and Lěska (see Lieske 2 ). East German: variant of Lieske

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


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Where is the Leske family from?

You can see how Leske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Leske families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Leske's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leske families in 1911.
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What did your Leske ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bank Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Leske. 100% of Leske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leske women worked as a Bank Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leske 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Leske. 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 927 military records available for the last name Leske. For the veterans among your Leske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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