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Lesti Family History

Lesti 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: Best, Oest, Last, Leite, Lesnik, List, Lester, Testa, Leslie, Lehto

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Where is the Lesti family from?

You can see how Lesti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesti families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lesti families living in Louisiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lesti's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lesti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesti ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Lesti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesti 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Lesti. 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 238 military records available for the last name Lesti. For the veterans among your Lesti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lesti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lesti in 1963 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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