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Lesselyoung Family History

Lesselyoung 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: Kesselring, Kesselman, Wesselmann, Leisenring, Wesselman, Essenburg

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Where is the Lesselyoung family from?

You can see how Lesselyoung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesselyoung family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lesselyoung family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lesselyoung's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Lesselyoung families in 1920.
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What did your Lesselyoung ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Lesselyoung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesselyoung 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lesselyoung. 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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There are 50 military records available for the last name Lesselyoung. For the veterans among your Lesselyoung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesselyoung lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lesselyoung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lesselyoung in 1964 was 91, and 73 in 2004.

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