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Leneve Family History

Leneve 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: Deneve, Leneave, Lefevre, Neve, Levene, Levee, Lennie, Lence, Reeve

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Where is the Leneve family from?

You can see how Leneve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leneve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leneve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Leneve families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Leneve's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leneve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leneve 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 Leneve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leneve. 100% of Leneve 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
    100%

What Leneve family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leneve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leneve 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Leneve. 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 125 military records available for the last name Leneve. For the veterans among your Leneve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leneve lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leneve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leneve in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leneve

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leneve 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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