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Lessington Family History

Lessington 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: Blessington, Essington, Ledington, Lenington, Pennington, Washington

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Where is the Lessington family from?

You can see how Lessington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lessington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Lessington families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Lessington's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lessington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessington 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 Lessington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lessington. 50% of Lessington women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Lessington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessington 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Lessington. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lessington. For the veterans among your Lessington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Lessington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lessington in 1966 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

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