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Lezama Family History

Lezama Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Lezama in Araba/Álava province Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Lezama family from?

You can see how Lezama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lezama family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lezama families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Lezama families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lezama's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lezama families in 1911.
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What did your Lezama ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lezama. 100% of Lezama men worked as a Farm 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lezama. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lezama. For the veterans among your Lezama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lezama lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lezama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lezama in 1966 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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