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Lesk Family History

Lesk 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: Lesky, Lisk, Lesko, Leask, Leik, Leske, Leck, Leek, Les, Lesak

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Where is the Lesk family from?

You can see how Lesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lesk family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesk's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lesk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesk 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 Lesk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesk. 32% of Lesk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lesk women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesk were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Lesk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesk 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Lesk. 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 175 military records available for the last name Lesk. For the veterans among your Lesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lesk in 1965 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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