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Lesky Family History

Lesky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Leski and a variant of the same Jewish surname.

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


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Where is the Lesky family from?

You can see how Lesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lesky families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lesky's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Lesky families in 1891.
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What did your Lesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders labourer Heavy was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lesky. 100% of Lesky men worked as a Builders labourer Heavy.

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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 1939

  • Builders labourer Heavy
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesky 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Lesky. 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 523 military records available for the last name Lesky. For the veterans among your Lesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesky lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lesky in 1950 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesky 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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