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Leskovar Family History

Leskovar 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: Escobar, Eskola, Lesko, Westover, Lesar, Kovar, Lesikar, Levar

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Where is the Leskovar family from?

You can see how Leskovar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leskovar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Leskovar families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leskovar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leskovar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leskovar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leskovar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Cor Service
    50%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Leskovar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leskovar 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Leskovar. 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 109 military records available for the last name Leskovar. For the veterans among your Leskovar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leskovar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leskovar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leskovar in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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