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Lentin Family History

Lentin 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: Lenton, Entin, Lentini, Lentine, Linton, Fenton, Lewin, Denton

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Where is the Lentin family from?

You can see how Lentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lentin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lentin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Lentin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lentin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lentin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lentin 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 Lentin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lentin. 36% of Lentin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lentin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lentin 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Lentin. 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 127 military records available for the last name Lentin. For the veterans among your Lentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lentin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lentin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lentin in 1960 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lentin 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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