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Lentini Family History

Lentini Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Lentini in Siracusa province Sicily.

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


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Where is the Lentini family from?

You can see how Lentini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lentini family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lentini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lentini families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lentini's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lentini families in 1880.
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What did your Lentini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lentini. 20% of Lentini men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Lentini women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lentini were Salesman and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Barber
    17%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    21%
  • Operator
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lentini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lentini 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lentini. 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 967 military records available for the last name Lentini. For the veterans among your Lentini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lentini lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lentini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lentini in 1956 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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