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Lesikar Family History

Lesikar Name Meaning

Czech (Lešikar): possibly from an elaborated form of Leš a short form of the personal name Aleš (see Ales ).

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


Similar surnames: Puskar, Pesicka, Sitar, Simar, Zesiger, Lesky, Liska, Pekar, Levar

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Where is the Lesikar family from?

You can see how Lesikar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesikar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Lesikar families living in Texas. This was about 90% of all the recorded Lesikar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lesikar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesikar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesikar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesikar. 49% of Lesikar men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lesikar women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesikar were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Lesikar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesikar 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Lesikar. 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 129 military records available for the last name Lesikar. For the veterans among your Lesikar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesikar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lesikar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lesikar in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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