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Lenken Family History

Lenken 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: Lenke, Lenzen, Renken, Lenker, Henken, Menken, Leven, Kenkel, Linden

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Where is the Lenken family from?

You can see how Lenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Lenken families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lenken's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lenken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenken 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 Lenken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lenken. 100% of Lenken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Lenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenken 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Lenken. 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 31 military records available for the last name Lenken. For the veterans among your Lenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Lenken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lenken in 1968 was 86, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenken 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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