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Lezen Family History

Lezen 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: Leven, Leben, Leen, Lezon, Lenzen, Lozen, Lemen, Lee, Lever, Leon

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Where is the Lezen family from?

You can see how Lezen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lezen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Lezen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lezen families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Lezen's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lezen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lezen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lezen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Lezen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lezen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lezen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lezen. For the veterans among your Lezen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lezen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Lezen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lezen in 1968 was 87, and 75 in 1996.

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