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Leshay Family History

Leshay Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Deshaw, Lesky, Lesiak, De Hay, Lemay, Leahy, Lesak, Lesar, Esham

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Where is the Leshay family from?

You can see how Leshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leshay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Leshay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leshay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leshay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leshay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leshay. 50% of Leshay men worked as a Dentist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dentist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Leshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshay 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Leshay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Leshay. For the veterans among your Leshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leshay in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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