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Lesnjak Family History

Lesnjak 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: Lesniak, Lesnik, Lesiak, Lesak, Lesnick, Sestak, Lennick, Lisak

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Where is the Lesnjak family from?

You can see how Lesnjak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesnjak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lesnjak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lesnjak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lesnjak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesnjak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesnjak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Lesnjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesnjak 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Lesnjak. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lesnjak. For the veterans among your Lesnjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesnjak lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Lesnjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lesnjak in 1982 was 88, and 78 in 1999.

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