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Lestander Family History

Lestander Surname 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: Levander, Leander, Stander, Alexander, Stanger, Lander, Leader

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Where is the Lestander family from?

You can see how Lestander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lestander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lestander family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Lestander's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lestander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lestander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Lestander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Lestander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lestander 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Lestander. 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 1 military records available for the last name Lestander. For the veterans among your Lestander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lestander lifespan?

Average Lestander life expectancy in 2003 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lestander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lestander 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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