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Lenling Family History

Lenling 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: Lensing, Lenning, Helling, Henning, Teeling, Penning, Etling, Herling

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Where is the Lenling family from?

You can see how Lenling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lenling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Lenling families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lenling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenling 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 Lenling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenling. 77% of Lenling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lenling women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Lenling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Lenling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenling 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Lenling. 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 115 military records available for the last name Lenling. For the veterans among your Lenling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lenling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lenling in 1967 was 79, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenling 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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