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Lesane Family History

Lesane Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of French Lesesne.

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


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Where is the Lesane family from?

You can see how Lesane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lesane families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lesane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lesane families in 1911.
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What did your Lesane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesane. 37% of Lesane men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lesane women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lesane were Family Worker and Servant.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Family Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Lesane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Lesane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesane 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lesane. 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 169 military records available for the last name Lesane. For the veterans among your Lesane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesane lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lesane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lesane in 1952 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesane 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.

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