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Lessman Family History

Lessman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lessmann: variant of Lesser.

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


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Where is the Lessman family from?

You can see how Lessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lessman families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lessman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lessman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessman 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 did your Lessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lessman. 27% of Lessman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Lessman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lessman were Farming and House Work.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • House Work
    12%

What Lessman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessman 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Lessman. 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 464 military records available for the last name Lessman. For the veterans among your Lessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lessman in 1957 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessman 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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