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Leselle Family History

Leselle 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: Teselle, Lemelle, Lavelle, Gesell, Selle, Leslie, Lasell, Lasalle

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Where is the Leselle family from?

You can see how Leselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leselle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leselle families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Leselle families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leselle's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Leselle families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Leselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leselle 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Leselle. 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 6 military records available for the last name Leselle. For the veterans among your Leselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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