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Lenk Name Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German lenke ‘flexible agile’.

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


Similar surnames: Denk, Zenk, Klenk, Link, Lenz, Wenk, Lank, Beck, Senk, Blank

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Where is the Lenk family from?

You can see how Lenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Lenk families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lenk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lenk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lenk. 100% of Lenk men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenk 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenk. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lenk. For the veterans among your Lenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lenk in 1957 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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