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Lensten Family History

Lensten 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: Leisten, Fenster, Benston, Lenton, Lester, Westen, Leston, Gersten

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Where is the Lensten family from?

You can see how Lensten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lensten family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Lensten families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lensten's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lensten families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Lensten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lensten 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lensten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lensten. For the veterans among your Lensten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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