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Lenisa Family History

Lenisa 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: Lewis, Levis, Benis, Enis, Leis, Denis, Leise, Delisa, Lena, Leiva

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Lenisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenisa 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Lenisa. 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 military records available for the last name Lenisa. For the veterans among your Lenisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenisa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Lenisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lenisa in 1968 was 72, and 90 in 1996.

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