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Lysko Family History

Lysko 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, Lasko, Lesko, Laska, Misko, Bosko, Laski, Lasky, Lesky, Vasko

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Where is the Lysko family from?

You can see how Lysko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lysko families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lysko's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lysko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lysko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lysko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lysko. 50% of Lysko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lysko women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Lysko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Lysko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysko 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Lysko. 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 98 military records available for the last name Lysko. For the veterans among your Lysko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lysko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lysko in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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