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Leshock Family History

Leshock 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: Shock, Lesnick, Estock, Hescock, Leacock, Lebsock, Lock, Stock, Hock

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Where is the Leshock family from?

You can see how Leshock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leshock family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leshock's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Leshock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leshock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leshock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leshock. 63% of Leshock men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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

  • Coal Miner
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%
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What Leshock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Leshock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshock 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Leshock. 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 66 military records available for the last name Leshock. For the veterans among your Leshock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Leshock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leshock in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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