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Lennis Family History

Lennis 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: Dennis, Lennie, Kennis, Tennis, Ennis, Bennis, Hennis, Lewis, Annis

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Where is the Lennis family from?

You can see how Lennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lennis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Lennis families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lennis's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Lennis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lennis 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 Lennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lennis. 35% of Lennis men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Lennis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lennis were Clerk and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Vindor
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Farm
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennis 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Lennis. 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 146 military records available for the last name Lennis. For the veterans among your Lennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lennis in 1954 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennis 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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