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Lelak Family History

Lelak 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: Pelak, Selak, Lesak, Belak, Lepak, Lezak, Leak, Leaf, Lala, Vela

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Where is the Lelak family from?

You can see how Lelak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lelak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lelak families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lelak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lelak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lelak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Lelak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelak 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Lelak. 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 41 military records available for the last name Lelak. For the veterans among your Lelak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lelak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lelak in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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