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Lesmeister Name Meaning

Dutch: occupational name from Middle Dutch lesemeester lesmeister ‘teacher priest who taught theology and philosophy to monks’. German: occupational name for an overseer during the grape harvest (see Leser ).

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


Similar surnames: De Meester, Keister, Leister, Neumeister, Werkmeister, Zinsmeister

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Where is the Lesmeister family from?

You can see how Lesmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesmeister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lesmeister family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesmeister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lesmeister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesmeister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesmeister. 41% of Lesmeister men worked as a Farmer and 44% of Lesmeister women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesmeister were Truck Driver and Farm Wife. .

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    44%
  • Housewife
    32%
  • Practica Nurse
    13%
  • Farm Wife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesmeister 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Lesmeister. 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 485 military records available for the last name Lesmeister. For the veterans among your Lesmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesmeister lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lesmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lesmeister in 1958 was 31, and 63 in 2004.

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