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Lessler Family History

Lessler 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: Tessler, Fessler, Lesser, Kessler, Hessler, Nessler, Ressler, Sessler

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Where is the Lessler family from?

You can see how Lessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lessler family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lessler's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Lessler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessler 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 Lessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lessler. 27% of Lessler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Lessler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lessler were Mechanic and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
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What Lessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessler 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Lessler. 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 250 military records available for the last name Lessler. For the veterans among your Lessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Lessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lessler in 1953 was 56, and 79 in 2003.

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