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Leneker Family History

Leneker 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: Lenker, Leiker, Blenker, Leeper, Beeker, Renneker, Lender, Zenker

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Where is the Leneker family from?

You can see how Leneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leneker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leneker families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Leneker families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leneker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leneker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leneker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leneker. 100% of Leneker men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Leneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Leneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leneker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Leneker. 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 28 military records available for the last name Leneker. For the veterans among your Leneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leneker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leneker in 1966 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leneker 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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