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Lesso Family History

Lesso Surname Meaning

Slovak (Leššo): unexplained. Hispanic: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Lesso family from?

You can see how Lesso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lesso families living in New Hampshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lesso's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Lesso families in 1880.
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What did your Lesso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lesso. 70% of Lesso 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
    70%
  • Wire Drawer
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

What Lesso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Lesso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesso 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Lesso. 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 379 military records available for the last name Lesso. For the veterans among your Lesso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesso lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lesso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lesso in 1961 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lesso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesso 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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