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Lenhoff Family History

Lenhoff Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lehnhoff.

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


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Where is the Lenhoff family from?

You can see how Lenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lenhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lenhoff family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenhoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenhoff families in 1891.
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What did your Lenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenhoff. 25% of Lenhoff men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Lenhoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenhoff were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenhoff 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Lenhoff. 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 484 military records available for the last name Lenhoff. For the veterans among your Lenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenhoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lenhoff in 1959 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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