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Lejko Family History

Lejko 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: Lesko, Lefko, Lojko, Leo, Leake, Perko, Lehto, Leino, Lesky, Benko

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Where is the Lejko family from?

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

What did your Lejko ancestors do for a living?

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

What Lejko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Lejko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lejko 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Lejko. 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 27 military records available for the last name Lejko. For the veterans among your Lejko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lejko lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Lejko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lejko in 1953 was 37, and 74 in 1998.

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