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Lenzy Family History

Lenzy Surname Meaning

Variant of Linzy.

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


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Where is the Lenzy family from?

You can see how Lenzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenzy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenzy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lenzy families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenzy's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lenzy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenzy 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 Lenzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenzy. 48% of Lenzy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lenzy women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenzy were Farming and Housework.

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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
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Lenzy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenzy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lenzy. 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 100 military records available for the last name Lenzy. For the veterans among your Lenzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenzy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lenzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lenzy in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenzy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenzy 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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