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Lensch Family History

Lensch Surname Meaning

North German: from a short form of the personal name Lorenz.

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


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Where is the Lensch family from?

You can see how Lensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lensch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lensch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lensch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lensch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lensch 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 Lensch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lensch. 39% of Lensch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lensch women worked as a Hairdresser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lensch were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Rancher
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Lensch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lensch 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Lensch. 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 774 military records available for the last name Lensch. For the veterans among your Lensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lensch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lensch in 1964 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lensch 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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