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Lenze Family History

Lenze Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lenz.

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


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Where is the Lenze family from?

You can see how Lenze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenze families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lenze families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenze's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenze families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenze 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 Lenze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenze. 40% of Lenze men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lenze women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenze were Janitor and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Lenze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenze 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Lenze. 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 909 military records available for the last name Lenze. For the veterans among your Lenze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenze lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lenze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lenze in 1961 was 58, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenze 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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