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Lesnek Family History

Lesnek 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: Lesnik, Lesner, Leiner, Lerner, Lester, Lasek, Leser, Lesniak, Lesser

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Where is the Lesnek family from?

You can see how Lesnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesnek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lesnek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesnek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lesnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesnek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesnek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Lesnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesnek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lesnek. 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 19 military records available for the last name Lesnek. For the veterans among your Lesnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesnek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Lesnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lesnek in 1973 was 83, and 82 in 2001.

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