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Leska Family History

Leska 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: Laska, Lesky, Lesko, Leske, Liska, Lessa, Teska, Peska, Jeska, Lipka

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Where is the Leska family from?

You can see how Leska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leska family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Leska families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Leska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leska families in 1880.
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What did your Leska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leska. 40% of Leska men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leska women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leska were Painter and Waitress. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leska 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Leska. 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 245 military records available for the last name Leska. For the veterans among your Leska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leska lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Leska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Leska in 1960 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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