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Lenis Family History

Lenis Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Leniz unexplained.

Greek: possibly a variant of Elenis.

German: from a vernacular short form of the medieval personal name Apollonius (see Apolonio).

This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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You can see how Lenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lenis family living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lenis's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Lenis families in 1891.
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What did your Lenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lenis. 67% of Lenis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Shorthand Typist
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenis. 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 613 military records available for the last name Lenis. For the veterans among your Lenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Lenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lenis in 1969 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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