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Leske Family History

Leske Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Lěsk and Lěska (see Lieske 2 ). East German: variant of Lieske

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leske family from?

You can see how Leske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Leske families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Leske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leske families in 1891.
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What did your Leske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Beauty Specialist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leske. 50% of Leske women worked as a Beauty Specialist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Beauty Specialist
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leske 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Leske. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 927 military records available for the last name Leske. For the veterans among your Leske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leske lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Leske in 1944 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leske ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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