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Leshko Family History

Leshko Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of Polish Leszko (see Lesko).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lesko, Losh, Lesher, Fesko, Lesh, Legro, Yeske, Lisko, Jesko, Lesak

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Where is the Leshko family from?

You can see how Leshko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leshko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Leshko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Leshko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leshko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leshko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leshko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leshko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leshko. 40% of Leshko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    31%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Mechanic
    9%
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What Leshko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Leshko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leshko 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 Leshko. 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 155 military records available for the last name Leshko. For the veterans among your Leshko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leshko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Leshko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Leshko in 1956 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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