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Lesofsky Family History

Lesofsky 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: Osofsky, Levitsky, Borofsky, Lesky, Lipovsky, Lisowski, Lesinski

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Where is the Lesofsky family from?

You can see how Lesofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lesofsky family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesofsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lesofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lesofsky. 100% of Lesofsky women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Lesofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesofsky 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Lesofsky. 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 75 military records available for the last name Lesofsky. For the veterans among your Lesofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesofsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lesofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lesofsky in 1966 was 63, and 78 in 2003.

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