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Lenning Family History

Lenning Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Lenningen in Württemberg.

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


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You can see how Lenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 63 Lenning families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lenning's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lenning families in 1891.
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What did your Lenning ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenning 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Lenning. 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 826 military records available for the last name Lenning. For the veterans among your Lenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenning lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Lenning in 1955 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenning 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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