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Lenherr Family History

Lenherr 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: Landherr, Lennert, Lender, Lenhart, Lenser, Lenhard, Lenger, Lecher

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Where is the Lenherr family from?

You can see how Lenherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenherr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenherr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Lenherr families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Lenherr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lenherr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenherr 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 Lenherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lenherr. 100% of Lenherr men worked as a Chef.

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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

  • Chef
    100%

What Lenherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Lenherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenherr 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Lenherr. 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 136 military records available for the last name Lenherr. For the veterans among your Lenherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenherr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lenherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lenherr in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenherr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenherr 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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