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Lensing Family History

Lensing Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name possibly from Lenzing in Austria. pet form of the personal name Laurentius (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Lensing family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lensing. 36% of Lensing men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Lensing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lensing were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lensing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lensing 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Lensing. 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 485 military records available for the last name Lensing. For the veterans among your Lensing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lensing lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lensing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lensing in 1961 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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