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Lenkiewicz Family History

Lenkiewicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Lenek a pet form of Lenart (see Leonard) or Leon ‘lion’ (see Leon).

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


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Where is the Lenkiewicz family from?

You can see how Lenkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lenkiewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lenkiewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lenkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenkiewicz 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 Lenkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenkiewicz. 47% of Lenkiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lenkiewicz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenkiewicz were Baker and Spinner.

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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
    47%
  • Bookbinder
    24%
  • Buffer
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%

What Lenkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Lenkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenkiewicz 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Lenkiewicz. 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 248 military records available for the last name Lenkiewicz. For the veterans among your Lenkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lenkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lenkiewicz in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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