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Lesper Family History

Lesper 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: Lester, Lepper, Esper, Leser, Lesser, Leeper, Vesper, Lesner, Desper

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Where is the Lesper family from?

You can see how Lesper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesper family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lesper family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lesper families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lesper. 100% of Lesper men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Lesper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesper 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lesper. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lesper. For the veterans among your Lesper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesper lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Lesper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lesper in 1988 was 2, and 32 in 1999.

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