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Lenker Family History

Lenker Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an agile person (see Lenke).

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


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Where is the Lenker family from?

You can see how Lenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lenker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lenker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenker. 30% of Lenker men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Lenker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenker were Truck Driver and Stitcher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Stitcher
    6%

What Lenker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenker 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Lenker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lenker. For the veterans among your Lenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lenker in 1953 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenker 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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