Origins of the Lessiter surname
About the Lessiters
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Interesting facts about Lessiter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lessiter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1895.
Who were Lessiters most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Lessiters.
What are the most common Lessiter first names?
William
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Lessiters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lessiters in 1921
Dressmaker
8
Widow
7
Farmer's Daur
5
Servant
3
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3
Common male occupations for Lessiters in 1921
Farmer
10
Coachman Domestic
7
Yeoman
7
Ag Labourer
5
Coachman
4
