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Lesniewski Family History

Lesniewski Surname Meaning

Polish (Leśniewski): habitational name for someone from Leśniewo Górne or Leśniewo Dolne in Masovian Voivodeship.

It is derived from the word les, which is a dialect form of the standard Polish word las meaning ‘forest’.

The name reflects geographical origins tied to natural features, particularly forests.

Such names are common in Poland, often indicating a connection to the landscape.

Individuals with this surname may trace their ancestry back to these specific regions in Poland.

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


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Where is the Lesniewski family from?

You can see how Lesniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Lesniewski families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lesniewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lesniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesniewski 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 Lesniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesniewski. 25% of Lesniewski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lesniewski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesniewski were Foreman and Press Girl.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Press Girl
    14%

What Lesniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesniewski 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Lesniewski. 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 785 military records available for the last name Lesniewski. For the veterans among your Lesniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesniewski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lesniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lesniewski in 1953 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesniewski 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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