
Origins of the Lessey surname


About the Lesseys
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Interesting facts about Lessey
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We have for the Lessey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Lessey first names?
Samuel
John
Elizabeth
Mary

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Common jobs for Lesseys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lesseys in 1921
Charwoman
4
Dressmaker
4
Widow
4
Brush Maker
3
Domestic Servant
3
Common male occupations for Lesseys in 1921
Cooper
18
Shipwright
4
Shoemaker
4
Botmaker
3
Clerk
3
