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Lennick Family History

Lennick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Ukrainian Lennyk or Lenyk and German Lehnick (or another similarly Germanized form of Sorbian Lenik): status name for the tenant of a fief from Ukrainian lennyk Sorbian lenik a derivative of Middle High German lēhen ‘to hold land as a feudal tenant’ (see Lehmann).

Compare Lenick. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Lenik or Czech and Slovak Leník cognates of.

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


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Where is the Lennick family from?

You can see how Lennick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lennick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Lennick families living in Northumberland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lennick's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Lennick families in 1891.
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What did your Lennick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dutie was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lennick. 100% of Lennick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lennick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennick 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Lennick. 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 87 military records available for the last name Lennick. For the veterans among your Lennick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lennick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lennick in 1964 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennick 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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