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Lisko Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Łysko: nickname from a derivative of łysek ‘bald man’ or ‘bald-faced animal’. Ukrainian: nickname for a cunning person from lis ‘fox’ + the noun suffix -ko. Possibly also an altered form of Ukrainian Lysko: nickname from lysyy ‘bald’ + the noun suffix -ko.

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


Similar surnames: Liska, Lasko, Misko, Plesko, Lipko, Lesko, Linko, Milko, Blasko

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Where is the Lisko family from?

You can see how Lisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lisko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lisko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lisko families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lisko's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Lisko families in 1880.
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What did your Lisko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lisko. 29% of Lisko men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lisko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lisko were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 400 immigration records available for the last name Lisko. 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 557 military records available for the last name Lisko. For the veterans among your Lisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lisko lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lisko in 1950 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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