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Lehaney Family History

Lehaney 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: Lehane, Haney, Delaney, Devaney, Heaney, Chaney, Reaney, Teaney

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Where is the Lehaney family from?

You can see how Lehaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehaney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Lehaney families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lehaney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lehaney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehaney 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 Lehaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lehaney. 100% of Lehaney women worked as an Inspector.

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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 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Lehaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Lehaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehaney 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Lehaney. 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 42 military records available for the last name Lehaney. For the veterans among your Lehaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehaney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Lehaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lehaney in 1968 was 70, and 99 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lehaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehaney 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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