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Lyewski Family History

Lyewski 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: Lenski, Lojewski, Lijewski, Dylewski, Zalewski, Demski, Laski

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Where is the Lyewski family from?

You can see how Lyewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lyewski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lyewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lyewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyewski 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 Lyewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lyewski. 100% of Lyewski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Lyewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Lyewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyewski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lyewski. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lyewski. For the veterans among your Lyewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyewski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Lyewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lyewski in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyewski 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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