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Lessy Family History

Lessy 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: Lesky, Lessa, Less, Lyssy, Lissy, Leisy, Lees, Ness, Ley, Leroy

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Where is the Lessy family from?

You can see how Lessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lessy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lessy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lessy families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lessy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lessy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lessy 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 Lessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lessy. 50% of Lessy men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

What Lessy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Lessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lessy 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Lessy. 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 53 military records available for the last name Lessy. For the veterans among your Lessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lessy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lessy in 1966 was 45, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lessy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lessy 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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