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Lehn Family History

Lehn Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Leonhard see Leonard.

Habitational name from any of various places of that name.

Short form of the female personal names Magdalene and Helene.

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


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Where is the Lehn family from?

You can see how Lehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Lehn family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lehn's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lehn families in 1901.
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What did your Lehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lehn. 100% of Lehn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lehn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lehn. For the veterans among your Lehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lehn in 1950 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehn 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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