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Leskin Family History

Leskin 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: Laskin, Meskin, Heskin, Peskin, Eskin, Luskin, Leshin, Lessin, Deskin

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Where is the Leskin family from?

You can see how Leskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Leskin families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Leskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leskin. 50% of Leskin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Leskin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leskin 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Leskin. 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 116 military records available for the last name Leskin. For the veterans among your Leskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leskin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leskin in 1958 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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