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Lensh Family History

Lensh 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: Lenth, Lensch, Lesh, Lynch, Lenz, Lees, Bench, Leng, Sens, Lech

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Where is the Lensh family from?

You can see how Lensh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lensh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lensh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Lensh family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lensh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lensh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lensh 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 Lensh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lensh. 100% of Lensh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lensh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Lensh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lensh 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Lensh. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lensh. For the veterans among your Lensh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lensh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1976, in the United States, Lensh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lensh in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lensh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lensh 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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