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Lescher Name Meaning

German: probably an occupational name for a mediator or arbitrator or possibly for a fireman from Middle High German leschære ‘extinguisher’.

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


Similar surnames: Mescher, Loescher, Leicher, Letcher, Wascher, Tescher, Lischer

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Where is the Lescher family from?

You can see how Lescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lescher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lescher families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lescher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lescher families in 1891.
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What did your Lescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lescher. 100% of Lescher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lescher 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Lescher. 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 357 military records available for the last name Lescher. For the veterans among your Lescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lescher lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lescher in 1960 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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