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Lesher Family History

Lesher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lescher.

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


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Where is the Lesher family from?

You can see how Lesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Lesher families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lesher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lesher families in 1891.
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What did your Lesher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lesher. 100% of Lesher 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%

What Lesher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Lesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lesher. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lesher. For the veterans among your Lesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesher lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lesher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lesher in 1944 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lesher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesher 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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