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Lenfesty Family History

Lenfesty Name 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: Lenfestey, Lenfest, Leifeste, Lafferty, Leffert, Fennessy, Genest

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Where is the Lenfesty family from?

You can see how Lenfesty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenfesty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenfesty families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Lenfesty families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Lenfesty's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lenfesty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenfesty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenfesty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lenfesty. 100% of Lenfesty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lenfesty women worked as an Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenfesty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenfesty 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Lenfesty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Lenfesty. For the veterans among your Lenfesty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenfesty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Lenfesty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lenfesty in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2002.

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