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Leshansky Family History

Leshansky 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: Olshansky, Lashinsky, Lansky, Lesinski, Lemanski, Slansky, Levinsky

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Where is the Leshansky family from?

You can see how Leshansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leshansky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leshansky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Leshansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leshansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leshansky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Leshansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshansky 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Leshansky. 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 38 military records available for the last name Leshansky. For the veterans among your Leshansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshansky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Leshansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leshansky in 1968 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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