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Lessner Family History

Lessner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lessen.

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


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Where is the Lessner family from?

You can see how Lessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lessner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lessner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lessner families in 1891.
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What did your Lessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lessner. 17% of Lessner men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lessner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lessner were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Lessner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessner 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Lessner. 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 944 military records available for the last name Lessner. For the veterans among your Lessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lessner in 1958 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessner 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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