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Lenar Family History

Lenar 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: Lear, Lenart, Lena, Lenard, Lesar, Lebar, Lemar, Lenarz, Levar, Lazar

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Where is the Lenar family from?

You can see how Lenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Lenar families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lenar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Lenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenar 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Lenar. 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 120 military records available for the last name Lenar. For the veterans among your Lenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lenar in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenar 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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