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Lenzen Family History

Lenzen Surname Meaning

German habitational name from any of several places so named in various parts of Germany. variant of Lenz.

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


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Where is the Lenzen family from?

You can see how Lenzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lenzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lenzen families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lenzen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lenzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenzen 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 Lenzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenzen. 28% of Lenzen men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Lenzen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenzen were Mechanic and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

What Lenzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lenzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenzen 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Lenzen. 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 776 military records available for the last name Lenzen. For the veterans among your Lenzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenzen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lenzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lenzen in 1958 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenzen 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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