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Lenihan Family History

Lenihan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lenahan.

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


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Where is the Lenihan family from?

You can see how Lenihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lenihan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Lenihan families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lenihan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenihan families in 1891.
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What did your Lenihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lenihan. 58% of Lenihan men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Lenihan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenihan were Builders Labourer and Chambermaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    58%
  • Builders Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Chambermaid
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenihan. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lenihan. For the veterans among your Lenihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenihan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lenihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lenihan in 1949 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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