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Lesnoff Family History

Lesnoff 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: Lehnhoff, Lenhoff, Lesnik, Neuhoff, Egloff, Leino, Medoff, Leston

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Where is the Lesnoff family from?

You can see how Lesnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesnoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lesnoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesnoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lesnoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesnoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesnoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Lesnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesnoff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lesnoff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Lesnoff. For the veterans among your Lesnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesnoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Lesnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lesnoff in 1973 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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