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Lennep Family History

Lennep 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: Lenney, Jenner, Venner, Senne, Penner, Leiner, Kenner, Lerner, Dennen

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Where is the Lennep family from?

You can see how Lennep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennep family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lennep families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Lennep families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lennep's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Lennep families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lennep 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 Lennep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lennep. 67% of Lennep men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

What Lennep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Lennep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennep 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Lennep. 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 Lennep. For the veterans among your Lennep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennep lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Lennep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lennep in 1968 was 68, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lennep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lennep 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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