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Lenehan Family History

Lenehan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lenahan.

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


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Where is the Lenehan family from?

You can see how Lenehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Lenehan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenehan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lenehan families in 1891.
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What did your Lenehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lenehan. 78% of Lenehan men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Lenehan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenehan were Builders Labourer and Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    78%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Nurse
    9%

What Lenehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lenehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenehan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenehan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lenehan. For the veterans among your Lenehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenehan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lenehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lenehan in 1954 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenehan 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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