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Lenna Family History

Lenna 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: Penna, Senna, Menna, Lena, Linna, Lenn, Genna, Kenna, Lenza, Lenda

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Where is the Lenna family from?

You can see how Lenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lenna families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lenna's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lenna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenna 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 Lenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenna. 54% of Lenna men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lenna women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenna were Plasterer and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Plasterer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Lenna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenna 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Lenna. 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 73 military records available for the last name Lenna. For the veterans among your Lenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Lenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lenna in 1966 was 72, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenna 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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