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Lennihan Family History

Lennihan 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: Lenihan, Lenahan, Penniman, Hennigan, Lannigan, Linnehan, Lenehan

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Where is the Lennihan family from?

You can see how Lennihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennihan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lennihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Lennihan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lennihan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lennihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lennihan 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 Lennihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lennihan. 100% of Lennihan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Lennihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Lennihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennihan 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Lennihan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Lennihan. For the veterans among your Lennihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennihan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Lennihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lennihan in 1971 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lennihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennihan 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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