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Lennen Family History

Lennen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Lennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Lennen families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lennen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lennen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennen 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Lennen. 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 649 military records available for the last name Lennen. For the veterans among your Lennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lennen in 1955 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennen 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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