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Lenel Family History

Lenel 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: Level, Legel, Lengel, Lebel, Lenz, Lee, Engel, Peel, Lever, Leven

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Where is the Lenel family from?

You can see how Lenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lenel family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lenel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenel 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 Lenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenel. 56% of Lenel men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Lenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Lenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenel 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lenel. 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 Lenel. For the veterans among your Lenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Lenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lenel in 1958 was 58, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenel 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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