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Lessor Family History

Lessor Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lessard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

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


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Where is the Lessor family from?

You can see how Lessor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Lessor families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lessor's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lessor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessor 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 Lessor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lessor. 34% of Lessor men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Lessor women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lessor were Farming and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Lessor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lessor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessor 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Lessor. 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 654 military records available for the last name Lessor. For the veterans among your Lessor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lessor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lessor in 1960 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessor 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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