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Leginsky Family History

Leginsky 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: Levinsky, Levitsky, Belinsky, Lewinski, Linsky, Lesinski, Selinsky

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Where is the Leginsky family from?

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

What did your Leginsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leginsky. 100% of Leginsky men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Leginsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leginsky 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Leginsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Leginsky. For the veterans among your Leginsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leginsky lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Leginsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leginsky in 1986 was 60, and 81 in 1999.

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