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Lenter Family History

Lenter 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: Lester, Leiter, Center, Senter, Benter, Lender, Lentner, Fenter

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Where is the Lenter family from?

You can see how Lenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Lenter families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lenter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenter 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 Lenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenter. 34% of Lenter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lenter women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenter were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Lenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenter 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Lenter. 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 180 military records available for the last name Lenter. For the veterans among your Lenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Lenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lenter in 1961 was 62, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenter 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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