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Lenser Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lens.

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


Similar surnames: Lesser, Lanser, Enser, Genser, Leeser, Unser, Lesner, Leiser, Leser

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Where is the Lenser family from?

You can see how Lenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lenser families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lenser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenser. 39% of Lenser men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Lenser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenser were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 344 immigration records available for the last name Lenser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 356 military records available for the last name Lenser. For the veterans among your Lenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lenser in 1959 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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