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Lessin Family History

Lessin Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Lessing.

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


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Where is the Lessin family from?

You can see how Lessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lessin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lessin families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lessin's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Lessin families in 1891.
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What did your Lessin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lessin. 12% of Lessin men worked as a Farm Laborer and 34% of Lessin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lessin were Proprietor and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Bookeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessin 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Lessin. 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 226 military records available for the last name Lessin. For the veterans among your Lessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lessin in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessin 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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