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Lenora Family History

Lenora 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: Genova, Nora, Legore, Lenart, Menor, Lora, Lena, Pecora, Tenore

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Where is the Lenora family from?

You can see how Lenora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenora family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lenora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lenora families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lenora's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Lenora families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenora 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 Lenora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenora. 100% of Lenora men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lenora women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Lenora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Lenora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenora 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Lenora. 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 57 military records available for the last name Lenora. For the veterans among your Lenora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenora lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Lenora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lenora in 1973 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenora 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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