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Lestner Family History

Lestner 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: Leitner, Lester, Leshner, Lesner, Lentner, Lessner, Letner, Kestner

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Where is the Lestner family from?

You can see how Lestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lestner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lestner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lestner families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lestner's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Lestner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lestner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lestner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lestner. 100% of Lestner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Lestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lestner 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lestner. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lestner. For the veterans among your Lestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lestner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Lestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lestner in 1976 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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