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Lenkey Family History

Lenkey 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: Lenke, Lenney, Lenker, Leakey, Leckey, Henley, Kenkel, Leake, Sankey

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Where is the Lenkey family from?

You can see how Lenkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lenkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lenkey family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenkey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lenkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenkey 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 Lenkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenkey. 100% of Lenkey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Lenkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenkey 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lenkey. 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 221 military records available for the last name Lenkey. For the veterans among your Lenkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lenkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lenkey in 1962 was 81, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenkey 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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