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Lennert Family History

Lennert Surname Meaning

Danish Dutch and North German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements leo ‘lion’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

(see Leonard).

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


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Where is the Lennert family from?

You can see how Lennert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lennert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lennert families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lennert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lennert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lennert 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 Lennert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lennert. 34% of Lennert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lennert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lennert were Machine Operator and 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Lennert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lennert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennert 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Lennert. 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 560 military records available for the last name Lennert. For the veterans among your Lennert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lennert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lennert in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennert 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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