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Lesney Family History

Lesney 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: Lesner, Lesley, Lenney, Cerney, Leiner, Lerner, Heaney, Lesnik

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Where is the Lesney family from?

You can see how Lesney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Lesney families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesney's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Lesney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lesney. 62% of Lesney 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
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lesney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesney 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Lesney. 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 144 military records available for the last name Lesney. For the veterans among your Lesney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lesney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lesney in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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