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Lennes Family History

Lennes 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: Lenney, Hennes, Ennes, Dennis, Jenner, Lees, Venner, Senne, Penner

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Where is the Lennes family from?

You can see how Lennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lennes families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Lennes families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lennes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lennes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lennes 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 Lennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lennes. 43% of Lennes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • General Helper
    15%

What Lennes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Lennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennes 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Lennes. 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 43 military records available for the last name Lennes. For the veterans among your Lennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Lennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lennes in 1965 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennes 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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