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Lysak Family History

Lysak Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Polish (Łysak); Czech and Slovak (Lysák): nickname from Ukrainian lysak Slovak lysák ‘bald-headed man’.

Polish łysy and Czech lysý both mean ‘bald-headed’.

This surname reflects a physical characteristic, often used to identify individuals based on their appearance.

Such nicknames were common in various cultures, linking the name to a defining trait of a person.

In this case, the term emphasizes the aspect of being bald, which may have held various cultural significances.

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


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You can see how Lysak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lysak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lysak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lysak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lysak families in 1920.
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What did your Lysak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lysak. 64% of Lysak men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

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Passenger Lists

There are 905 immigration records available for the last name Lysak. 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 135 military records available for the last name Lysak. For the veterans among your Lysak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lysak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lysak in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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