Lesen Family History

Lesen Surname 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, Leser, Leen, Leisen, Lese, Olesen, Lemen, Lee, Lever

477	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
83	Immigration Records
214	Census and Voter Lists
339	Member Trees

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Where is the Lesen family from?

You can see how Lesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lesen families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lesen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lesen families in 1911.

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

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What Lesen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 214 census records available for the last name Lesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Lesen. 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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Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Lesen. For the veterans among your Lesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Lesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lesen in 1986 was 46, and 87 in 1996.

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Lesen Surname Meaning

Where is the Lesen family from?

What Lesen family records will you find?

What is the average Lesen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Lesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lesen in 1986 was 46, and 87 in 1996.

Lesen Family History

Lesen Surname Meaning

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Lesen lifespan?

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Lesen Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Lesen

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Where is the Lesen family from?

What Lesen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Lesen family history

What is the average Lesen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lesen family tree

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