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Lences Family History

Lences Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lence, Vences, Lees, Bence, Lance, Dence, Menges, Benes, Mencer

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Where is the Lences family from?

You can see how Lences families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lences family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lences families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lences's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lences families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lences surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Lences. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lences 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lences. 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 27 military records available for the last name Lences. For the veterans among your Lences ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lences lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Lences life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lences in 1972 was 77, and 69 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lences 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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