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Lishko Family History

Lishko 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: Lisko, Leshko, Misko, Lasko, Lisk, Lesko, Lisak, Sisko, Liszka, Liska

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Where is the Lishko family from?

You can see how Lishko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lishko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lishko family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lishko's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Lishko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lishko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lishko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Lishko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lishko 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lishko. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lishko. For the veterans among your Lishko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lishko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Lishko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lishko in 1963 was 82, and 92 in 2000.

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