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Lenew Family History

Lenew 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: Lehew, Renew, Lerew, Lenz, Lee, Lever, Leven, Lees, Lane, Leiner

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Where is the Lenew family from?

You can see how Lenew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lenew families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lenew's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lenew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenew 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 65 census records available for the last name Lenew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenew 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lenew. 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 23 military records available for the last name Lenew. For the veterans among your Lenew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenew lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Lenew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lenew in 1984 was 66, and 78 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenew 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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