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Lenagh Family History

Lenagh Surname 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: Leng, Leach, Leigh, Reagh, Lepage, Lenart, Lesage, Lena, Lenth, Leath

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Where is the Lenagh family from?

You can see how Lenagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenagh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lenagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lenagh families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenagh's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lenagh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lenagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenagh. 100% of Lenagh men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Lenagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenagh 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Lenagh. 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 55 military records available for the last name Lenagh. For the veterans among your Lenagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenagh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lenagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lenagh in 1966 was 85, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenagh 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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