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Lesinski Name Meaning

Polish (Lesinski): habitational name for someone from places called Lesin, Lesina, or Lesna, named with les, dialect form of standard Polish las ‘forest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Losinski, Lewinski, Lepinski, Slesinski, Lapinski, Rasinski, Osinski

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Lesinski Family Origin

Where is the Lesinski family from?

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You can see how Lesinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lesinski families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lesinski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesinski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lesinski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lesinski Family Occupations

What did your Lesinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Lesinski. 14% of Lesinski men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Lesinski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesinski were New Worker and House Work

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housework
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Bench Work
    4%
  • House Work
    4%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lesinski Historical Records

What Lesinski family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesinski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 468 immigration records available for the last name Lesinski. 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 Card

There are 553 military records available for the last name Lesinski. For the veterans among your Lesinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lesinski Life Expectancy

What is the average Lesinski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lesinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lesinski in 1952 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lesinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesinski 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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