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Lesesne Name Meaning

French: variant of Lecesne . The surname Lesesne is virtually non-existing in France. Compare Lasane and Lesane .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Levene, Jesse, Levesque, Lemoine, Lees, Lesage, Lejeune, Lemelle

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Where is the Lesesne family from?

You can see how Lesesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesesne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesesne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Lesesne families living in South Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lesesne's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lesesne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lesesne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lesesne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesesne. 35% of Lesesne men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lesesne women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesesne were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lesesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesesne 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Lesesne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 653 military records available for the last name Lesesne. For the veterans among your Lesesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesesne lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lesesne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lesesne in 1944 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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