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Lessle Family History

Lessle 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: Lessley, Lesslie, Jesse, Tessler, Leslie, Fessler, Lesser, Kessler

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Where is the Lessle family from?

You can see how Lessle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lessle families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lessle family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Lessle's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lessle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Lessle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessle 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Lessle. 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 70 military records available for the last name Lessle. For the veterans among your Lessle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Lessle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lessle in 1969 was 68, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessle 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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