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Lischak Family History

Lischak 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: Lisak, Ishak, Lischer, Ruschak, Kaschak, Koschak, Sinchak, Licht

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Where is the Lischak family from?

You can see how Lischak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lischak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Lischak families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lischak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lischak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lischak 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 Lischak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lischak. 40% of Lischak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lischak women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Craneman
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lischak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Lischak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lischak 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Lischak. 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 62 military records available for the last name Lischak. For the veterans among your Lischak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lischak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lischak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lischak in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lischak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lischak 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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