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Lestina Family History

Lestina Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ledvina, Lessing, Laskin, Lewton, Hasting, Keating, Eiting, Levina

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Where is the Lestina family from?

You can see how Lestina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lestina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lestina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lestina families living in Minnesota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lestina's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lestina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lestina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lestina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lestina. 25% of Lestina men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lestina women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lestina were Farm Hand and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lestina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lestina 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Lestina. 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 207 military records available for the last name Lestina. For the veterans among your Lestina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lestina lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lestina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lestina in 1945 was 32, and 56 in 2004.

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