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Lesen Family History

Lesen Name 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: Leven, Leben, Leser, Leen, Leisen, Lese, Olesen, Lemen, Lee, Lever

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Where is the Lesen family from?

You can see how Lesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lesen family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesen's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lesen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lesen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lesen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Lesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesen 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lesen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Lesen. For the veterans among your Lesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Lesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lesen in 1986 was 46, and 87 in 1996.

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