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Lenox Family History

Lenox Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Lennox.

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


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Where is the Lenox family from?

You can see how Lenox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lenox families living in Essex. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lenox's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lenox families in 1891.
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What did your Lenox ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lenox. 100% of Lenox 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Lenox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenox 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenox. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lenox. For the veterans among your Lenox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenox lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lenox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lenox in 1950 was 20, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenox 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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