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Lenhardt Family History

Lenhardt Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Leonhard.

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


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Where is the Lenhardt family from?

You can see how Lenhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lenhardt families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lenhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Lenhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenhardt. 26% of Lenhardt men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Lenhardt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenhardt were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lenhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenhardt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenhardt. 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 Lenhardt. For the veterans among your Lenhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenhardt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lenhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lenhardt in 1950 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenhardt 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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