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Lehan Family History

Lehan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lehane.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lehan family from?

You can see how Lehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Lehan families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Lehan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lehan families in 1911.
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What did your Lehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lehan. 50% of Lehan 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Lehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehan 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 Lehan. 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 Lehan. For the veterans among your Lehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lehan in 1944 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehan 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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