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Lenoy Family History

Lenoy 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: Leroy, Leno, Lenox, Lenon, Benoy, Henry, Lenz, Loy, Leo, Zeno

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Where is the Lenoy family from?

You can see how Lenoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Lenoy family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lenoy's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Lenoy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenoy 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 551 census records available for the last name Lenoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenoy 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Lenoy. 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 68 military records available for the last name Lenoy. For the veterans among your Lenoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenoy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Lenoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lenoy in 1966 was 50, and 63 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenoy 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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