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Lisek Family History

Lisek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from lisek a diminutive of lis ‘fox’. Croatian: nickname derived from lisast ‘piebald white-spotted’.

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


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Where is the Lisek family from?

You can see how Lisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Lisek families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lisek's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lisek families in 1920.
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What did your Lisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisek. 50% of Lisek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lisek women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisek were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Sewing
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Lisek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Lisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lisek 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Lisek. 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 182 military records available for the last name Lisek. For the veterans among your Lisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisek lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Lisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lisek in 1946 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lisek 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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