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Lehnen Family History

Lehnen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lehn 3 (in the dative case).

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


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Where is the Lehnen family from?

You can see how Lehnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehnen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lehnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Lehnen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lehnen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lehnen families in 1911.
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What did your Lehnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehnen. 22% of Lehnen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lehnen women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehnen were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Lehnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lehnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehnen 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Lehnen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lehnen. For the veterans among your Lehnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehnen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lehnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lehnen in 1959 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehnen 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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