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Lessig Family History

Lessig Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Lěsik, a variant of Lěsk (see Lieske), and perhaps also of Lěsnik (see Lessing) or some other derivative of lěs ‘wood forest’.

German: nickname from the dialect bird name Lessig, borrowed from Old Slavic dleskь, a word denoting any bird of genus Coccothraustes, especially ‘hawfinch’.

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


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Where is the Lessig family from?

You can see how Lessig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lessig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lessig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lessig families in 1891.
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What did your Lessig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lessig. 22% of Lessig men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lessig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lessig were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%

What Lessig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lessig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessig 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Lessig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lessig. For the veterans among your Lessig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessig lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lessig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lessig in 1959 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessig 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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