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Origins of the Lessard surname

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About the Lessards

We have a total number of 781 records for people with the last name Lessard.

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Where do most Lessards live?

In 1921, most Lessards lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Lessards

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 15 records for the Lessard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1918.

Who were Lessards most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lessards.

What are the most common Lessard first names?

  • Joseph
  • Thomas
  • Marie
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Lessard family members

Common jobs for Lessards

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lessards in 1921
Cook Sister

1

Laboratory Technicians And Assistants

1

Semiskilled Inter-Industry Metal Working Occupations

1

Semiskilled Occupations In Laundering

1

Common Male occupations for Lessards in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

16

Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Boots And Shoes

12

Unskilled Nonprocess Occupations In Manufacturing

9

Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Boots And Shoes

7

Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

7

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