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Lehner Family History

Lehner Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German:: variant of Lechner 1 status name for a feudal tenant or vassal from Middle High German lēhenære. This surname is also found in Hungary (also Léhner) Czechia and Slovenia.

Variant of the habitational name Lechner 2 and Lehne 2 or variant of Leonhard.

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


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Where is the Lehner family from?

You can see how Lehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lehner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Lehner families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lehner's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Lehner families in 1891.
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What did your Lehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lehner. 100% of Lehner men worked as a Chef and 100% of Lehner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chef
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehner 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lehner. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Lehner. For the veterans among your Lehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lehner in 1945 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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