History of your Surname
Get access to Leskovitz family records.Start a free trial

Leskovitz Family History

Leskovitz 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: Herskovitz, Moskovitz, Leibovitz, Berkovitz, Lebovitz, Lefkowitz

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Leskovitz family from?

You can see how Leskovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leskovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leskovitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leskovitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Leskovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leskovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leskovitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leskovitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Leskovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Leskovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leskovitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Leskovitz

Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Leskovitz. 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.

View all Leskovitz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 328 military records available for the last name Leskovitz. For the veterans among your Leskovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Leskovitz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Leskovitz family history

Discover More

What is the average Leskovitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Leskovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Leskovitz in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leskovitz

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Leskovitz family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Leskovitz last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial