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Lessen Family History

Lessen 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: Lesser, Jessen, Kessen, Nessen, Hessen, Lassen, Leisen, Essen, Lessin

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Where is the Lessen family from?

You can see how Lessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lessen families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lessen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lessen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessen 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 Lessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lessen. 100% of Lessen 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 Lessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessen 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Lessen. 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 494 military records available for the last name Lessen. For the veterans among your Lessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lessen in 1953 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessen 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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