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Leno Family History

Leno Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from any of various places in northern France called La Noue (Marne) La Noë (several) or similar.

Altered form of French Gélineau (see Gelineau).

Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Lienau.

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


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Where is the Leno family from?

You can see how Leno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Leno families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Leno's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Leno families in 1891.
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What did your Leno ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 853 immigration records available for the last name Leno. 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 951 military records available for the last name Leno. For the veterans among your Leno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leno lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Leno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leno in 1945 was 23, and 61 in 2004.

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