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Lesneski Family History

Lesneski 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: Lesniewski, Lesinski, Lenski, Wisneski, Lesnik, Laszewski, Lesniak

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Where is the Lesneski family from?

You can see how Lesneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesneski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Lesneski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lesneski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lesneski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesneski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesneski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesneski. 39% of Lesneski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lesneski women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesneski were Painter and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Coal Miner
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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What Lesneski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Lesneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesneski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lesneski. 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 216 military records available for the last name Lesneski. For the veterans among your Lesneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesneski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lesneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lesneski in 1947 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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