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Lenore Family History

Lenore 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: Legore, Tenore, Lepore, Honore, Pecore, Ventre, Lennie, Lepre, Lore

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Where is the Lenore family from?

You can see how Lenore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lenore families living in Channel Islands. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lenore's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 2 other counties had the highest population of Lenore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenore 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 Lenore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenore. 41% of Lenore men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lenore women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenore were Mechanic and Laundress.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Laundress
    14%

What Lenore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lenore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenore 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Lenore. 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 253 military records available for the last name Lenore. For the veterans among your Lenore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lenore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lenore in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenore 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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