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Lessie Family History

Lessie 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: Leslie, Jessie, Lessig, Lessin, Lesslie, Jesse, Lesnik, Laessig

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Where is the Lessie family from?

You can see how Lessie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lessie family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lessie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lessie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessie 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 Lessie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lessie. 37% of Lessie 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Lessie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lessie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessie 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Lessie. 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 106 military records available for the last name Lessie. For the veterans among your Lessie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lessie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lessie in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessie 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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