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Where is the Less family from?

You can see how Less families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Less family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Less families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Less families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Less's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Less families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Less. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Less 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Less. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Less. For the veterans among your Less ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Less lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Less life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Less in 1951 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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