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Lysek Family History

Lysek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a man with a bald pate from a diminutive of Polish łysy ‘bald’ (see Lysy Lysiak).

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


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Where is the Lysek family from?

You can see how Lysek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lysek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lysek families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Lysek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lysek families in 1911.
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What did your Lysek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lysek. 48% of Lysek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lysek women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    48%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Grinder
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Lysek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Lysek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysek 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Lysek. 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 259 military records available for the last name Lysek. For the veterans among your Lysek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Lysek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lysek in 1956 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lysek 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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