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Lenton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Lenton in Nottinghamshire, which is named from the river on which it stands, the Leen (see Leen) + Old English tun ‘settlement’, ‘enclosure’. There is also a Lenton in Lincolnshire; however, up to the 18th century it was known as Lavington and probably therefore did not contribute to the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Henton, Benton, Fenton, Denton, Kenton, Lefton, Linton, Penton

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Lenton Family Origin

Where is the Lenton family from?

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You can see how Lenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenton families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 247 Lenton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Lenton's in the UK. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lenton families in 1891.
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Lenton Family Occupations

What did your Lenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Lenton. 3% of Lenton men worked as a General Labourer and 50% of Lenton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenton were Bricklayer and Incapacitated

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Farm Labourer
    2%
  • Bricklayer
    1%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    1%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lenton Historical Records

What Lenton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Lenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenton. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Lenton. For the veterans among your Lenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lenton Life Expectancy

What is the average Lenton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lenton in 1958 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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