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Lehl Family History

Lehl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lehle or Löhl pet forms of the personal name Leonhard.

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


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Where is the Lehl family from?

You can see how Lehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Lehl families living in Colorado. This was about 16% of all the recorded Lehl's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Lehl families in 1920.
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What did your Lehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehl. 42% of Lehl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lehl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehl were Carpenter 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehl 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Lehl. 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 682 military records available for the last name Lehl. For the veterans among your Lehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lehl in 1955 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehl 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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