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Leskela Family History

Leskela 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: Eskola, Koskela, Leske, Laska, Gesell, Kenkel, Leake, Kessel, Jokela

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Where is the Leskela family from?

You can see how Leskela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leskela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Leskela families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Leskela's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Leskela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leskela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leskela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leskela. 45% of Leskela men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Sawyer
    23%
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What Leskela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Leskela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leskela 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Leskela. 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 31 military records available for the last name Leskela. For the veterans among your Leskela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leskela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leskela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Leskela in 1964 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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