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Lensner Family History

Lensner 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: Leisner, Lesner, Lentner, Lenzner, Lessner, Lenser, Jenner, Fenster

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Where is the Lensner family from?

You can see how Lensner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lensner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lensner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Lensner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lensner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lensner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Lensner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lensner 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Lensner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Lensner. For the veterans among your Lensner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lensner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lensner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lensner in 1966 was 59, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lensner 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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