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Lennit Family History

Lennit 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: Lennie, Dennis, Lesnik, Lennon, Lennox, Kennis, Lennick, Tennis, Lent

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Where is the Lennit family from?

You can see how Lennit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lennit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Lennit families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Lennit's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lennit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lennit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Lennit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennit 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lennit. 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 37 military records available for the last name Lennit. For the veterans among your Lennit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennit lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Lennit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lennit in 1986 was 27, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennit 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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