Origins of the Lessels surname

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    In 1921, most Lesselses lived in south-east

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    220 Lessels Travel & migration records
    1,100 Lesselses found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Lesselses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Lesselses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    Linen Weaver

    7

    Out Door Worker

    4

    Bleacher

    3

    Cloth Bleacher

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Lesselses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    17

    Photographer

    10

    Engine Fitter

    9

    Ironstone Miner

    9

    Cooper

    7

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