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Lesuer Family History

Lesuer Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lesueur.

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


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Where is the Lesuer family from?

You can see how Lesuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesuer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesuer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lesuer families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lesuer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lesuer families in 1891.
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What did your Lesuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lesuer. 58% of Lesuer 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesuer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Lesuer. 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 300 military records available for the last name Lesuer. For the veterans among your Lesuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesuer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lesuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lesuer in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesuer 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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