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Liszka Family History

Liszka Surname Meaning

Polish: from Old Polish or Polish dialect liszka ‘fox’ a nickname for a cunning person or for a redhead (see Lis ).

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


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Where is the Liszka family from?

You can see how Liszka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liszka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liszka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Liszka families living in New Jersey. This was about 55% of all the recorded Liszka's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Liszka families in 1880.
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What did your Liszka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liszka. 53% of Liszka men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Liszka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liszka were Mechanic and Speeder Tender.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Speeder Tender
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Janitress
    20%
  • Speeder Tender
    20%

What Liszka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Liszka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liszka 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Liszka. 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 443 military records available for the last name Liszka. For the veterans among your Liszka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liszka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Liszka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Liszka in 1953 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liszka 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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