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Less Family History

Less Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lass

German: unexplained.

Slovak (mainly Lešš): unexplained.

Probably also a shortened form of an unidentified Jewish surname.

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


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You can see how Less families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Less family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Less families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Less families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Less's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Less families in 1891.
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What did your Less ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Less. 87% of Less 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
    87%
  • Home Duties
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Less. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Less. For the veterans among your Less ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Less lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Less life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Less in 1951 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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