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Lesire Family History

Lesire 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: Lemire, Lesure, Cesare, Leite, Mestre, Leslie, Lepine, Fesmire, Leser

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Where is the Lesire family from?

You can see how Lesire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lesire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Lesire family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lesire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lesire. 100% of Lesire women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Lesire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesire 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Lesire. 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 21 military records available for the last name Lesire. For the veterans among your Lesire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesire lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Lesire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lesire in 1977 was 22, and 88 in 1997.

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