This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lieske family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lieske Family History

Lieske Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from a place so named (Sorbian Lěska) near Cottbus (Sorbian Chóśebuz) in Lusatia or from any of several places called Lieskau.

Germanized form of Sorbian Lěsk: topographic name for someone who lived in a forest from a diminutive of lěs ‘wood forest’.

Germanized form of Sorbian Lěska: nickname or topographic name from lěska ‘hazel stick’ in Upper Sorbian also ‘hazel tree’ or from lěsk (see 2 above).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lieske family from?

You can see how Lieske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lieske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lieske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lieske family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lieske's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lieske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lieske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lieske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lieske. 27% of Lieske men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Lieske women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lieske were Truck Driver and Teacher.

View Census Data for Lieske | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Lieske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lieske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lieske census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lieske

Passenger Lists

There are 891 immigration records available for the last name Lieske. 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.

View all Lieske immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lieske. For the veterans among your Lieske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lieske military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lieske family history

Discover More

What is the average Lieske lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lieske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lieske in 1960 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lieske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lieske 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lieske family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial