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Lenshan Family History

Lenshan 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: Lenahan, Lenehan, Lenihan, Henshaw, Linehan, Renshaw, Renehan

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Where is the Lenshan family from?

You can see how Lenshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenshan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lenshan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lenshan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lenshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenshan 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 Lenshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenshan. 100% of Lenshan women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Lenshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenshan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lenshan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lenshan. For the veterans among your Lenshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenshan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenshan

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