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Lesie Family History

Lesie 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: Leslie, Leske, Lese, Levie, Lewis, Lee, Lewin, Leib, Leite, Leake

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Where is the Lesie family from?

You can see how Lesie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lesie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lesie families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lesie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lesie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesie 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 Lesie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lesie. 100% of Lesie 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Lesie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesie 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Lesie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lesie. For the veterans among your Lesie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesie lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1993, in the United States, Lesie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lesie in 1990 was 64, and 65 in 1993.

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