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Lenius Family History

Lenius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Lehn.

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


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Where is the Lenius family from?

You can see how Lenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lenius families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lenius's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lenius families in 1891.
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What did your Lenius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenius. 41% of Lenius men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Lenius women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenius were Manager and Cashier.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenius 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Lenius. 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 226 military records available for the last name Lenius. For the veterans among your Lenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenius lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lenius in 1954 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenius 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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