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Lesemann Family History

Lesemann Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name for someone from a place called Leese (Lippe Hanover).

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


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Where is the Lesemann family from?

You can see how Lesemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lesemann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lesemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lesemann families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lesemann's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lesemann families in 1911.
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What did your Lesemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lesemann. 67% of Lesemann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lesemann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lesemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Lesemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lesemann 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Lesemann. 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 197 military records available for the last name Lesemann. For the veterans among your Lesemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lesemann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Lesemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lesemann in 1951 was 47, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lesemann 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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