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Lesi Family History

Lesi 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: Lei, Les, Less, Lisi, Lese, Blesi, Lesh, Levi, Alesi, Li

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Where is the Lesi family from?

You can see how Lesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lesi families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lesi's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lesi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesi 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 did your Lesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lesi. 63% of Lesi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    63%
  • Cook
    38%

What Lesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Lesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesi 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Lesi. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lesi. For the veterans among your Lesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Lesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lesi in 1966 was 56, and 48 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lesi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesi 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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