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Lenth Family History

Lenth Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from Lenthe near Hanover.

From a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with land ‘land’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Lenth family from?

You can see how Lenth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lenth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lenth families living in Cheshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lenth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lenth families in 1891.
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What did your Lenth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lenth. 100% of Lenth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lenth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenth 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Lenth. 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 295 military records available for the last name Lenth. For the veterans among your Lenth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lenth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lenth in 1947 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenth 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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