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Lenane Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon .

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


Similar surnames: Lehane, Lenon, Dewane, Kinane, Linnane, Lesane, Lynne, Beane, Mebane

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Where is the Lenane family from?

You can see how Lenane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lenane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lenane families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lenane's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lenane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenane. 37% of Lenane men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lenane women worked as a 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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lenane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenane 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Lenane. 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 165 military records available for the last name Lenane. For the veterans among your Lenane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenane lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lenane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lenane in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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