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Lessenich Family History

Lessenich 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: Kessenich, Leverich, Lesnick, Lengerich, Eisenach, Stanich, Lesnik

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Where is the Lessenich family from?

You can see how Lessenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessenich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lessenich families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Lessenich's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lessenich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessenich 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 Lessenich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Lessenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessenich 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lessenich. 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 56 military records available for the last name Lessenich. For the veterans among your Lessenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessenich lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Lessenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lessenich in 1988 was 79, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessenich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessenich 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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