Lessens Family History

Lessens Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Bessent, Lesser, Jessen, Kessen, Lebens, Levens, Nessen, Hessen, Lassen, Leisen

284 record(s) for Lessens

138	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
66	Census and Voter Lists
58	Member Trees

Where is the Lessens family from?

You can see how Lessens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lessens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lessens families living in Alabama. This was about 89% of all the recorded Lessens's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Lessens families in 1880.

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

What Lessens family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 66 census records available for the last name Lessens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Lessens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lessens. For the veterans among your Lessens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lessens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Lessens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lessens in 1974 was 81, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessens 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.