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Lend Family History

Lend 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: Lenz, Lund, Land, Lind, Leng, Len, Leed, Lent, Lena, End

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Where is the Lend family from?

You can see how Lend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lend family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lend families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lend families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lend's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lend families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lend. 16% of Lend men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Lend women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lend were Salesman and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

What Lend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lend 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Lend. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lend. For the veterans among your Lend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lend lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lend in 1968 was 92, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lend

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lend 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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