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Lenaghan Family History

Lenaghan Surname Meaning

see Lenihan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lenaghan family from?

You can see how Lenaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lenaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lenaghan families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lenaghan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lenaghan families in 1911.
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What did your Lenaghan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lenaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenaghan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenaghan. 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 566 military records available for the last name Lenaghan. For the veterans among your Lenaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenaghan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lenaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lenaghan in 1966 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenaghan 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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