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Leskay Family History

Leskay Surname 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: Lesky, Laska, Leikam, Lasky, Lesiak, Lesko, Leske, Lemay, Lusky

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Where is the Leskay family from?

You can see how Leskay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leskay family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Leskay families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leskay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leskay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leskay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Leskay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leskay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Leskay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leskay. For the veterans among your Leskay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leskay lifespan?

Average Leskay life expectancy in 1997 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leskay 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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