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Lessane Family History

Lessane 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: Lesane, Lessard, Lestage, Lehane, Lesage, Kissane, Messano, Lesesne

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Where is the Lessane family from?

You can see how Lessane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lessane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lessane families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lessane's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Lessane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessane 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 Lessane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lessane. 100% of Lessane 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
    100%

What Lessane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Lessane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessane 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lessane. 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 90 military records available for the last name Lessane. For the veterans among your Lessane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lessane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lessane in 1964 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessane 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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