Lessam Family History

Lessam Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Lessa, Leikam, Lessard, Lesser, Lesiak, Sessa, Lesak, Ressa, Lesar, Esham

166 record(s) for Lessam

97	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
17	Immigration Records
29	Census and Voter Lists
15	Member Trees

Where is the Lessam family from?

You can see how Lessam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lessam families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Lessam family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lessam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lessam families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lessam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lessam.

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

Cook

100%

What Lessam family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 29 census records available for the last name Lessam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Lessam. 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.

Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Lessam. For the veterans among your Lessam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lessam lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Lessam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lessam in 1978 was 69, and 83 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.