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Lesak Family History

Lesak Surname Meaning

Polish: from a derivative of les ‘forest’ either a variant of Lesiak or a patronymic meaning ‘son of the forester’.

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


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Where is the Lesak family from?

You can see how Lesak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lesak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Lesak families living in Shetland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lesak's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Lesak families in 1861.
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What did your Lesak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesak. 25% of Lesak men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Lesak women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesak were Truck Driver and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesak 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Lesak. 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 434 military records available for the last name Lesak. For the veterans among your Lesak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesak lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lesak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lesak in 1941 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesak 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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