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Lenge Family History

Lenge 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: Linge, Leng, Longe, Lence, Plenge, Benge, Lengle, Lege, Enge, Lange

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Where is the Lenge family from?

You can see how Lenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lenge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Lenge families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lenge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenge 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 Lenge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenge. 24% of Lenge men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Lenge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenge 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Lenge. 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 262 military records available for the last name Lenge. For the veterans among your Lenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lenge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lenge in 1962 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenge 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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