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Lessley Family History

Lessley Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Leslie.

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


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Where is the Lessley family from?

You can see how Lessley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Lessley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Lessley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lessley families in 1891.
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What did your Lessley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lessley. 29% of Lessley men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Lessley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lessley were Truck Driver and School Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • School Teacher
    14%

What Lessley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lessley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessley 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Lessley. 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 826 military records available for the last name Lessley. For the veterans among your Lessley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lessley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lessley in 1955 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessley 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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