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Lengning Family History

Lengning 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: Lenning, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Venning, Lonning, Denning

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Where is the Lengning family from?

You can see how Lengning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lengning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lengning family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Lengning's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lengning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lengning 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 21 census records available for the last name Lengning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lengning 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Lengning. 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 24 military records available for the last name Lengning. For the veterans among your Lengning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lengning lifespan?

Average Lengning life expectancy in 1972 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lengning 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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