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Lishka Family History

Lishka Name 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: Liszka, Liska, Laska, Lipka, Siska, Miska, Lisko, Ziska, Lisk, Lisak

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Where is the Lishka family from?

You can see how Lishka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lishka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lishka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lishka families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lishka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lishka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lishka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lishka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Lishka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Lishka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lishka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lishka. 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 80 military records available for the last name Lishka. For the veterans among your Lishka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lishka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Lishka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lishka in 1962 was 63, and 82 in 2002.

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