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Lehenbauer Surname Meaning

South German: status name for a tenant farmer in the feudal system from Middle High German lēhen ‘to hold land as a feudal tenant’.

The term combines two elements: lēhen, which refers to the act of holding land within a feudal framework, and būr, meaning farmer.

This nomenclature highlights the role of tenant farmers in the agricultural and social structure of the time.

Such individuals played a crucial part in the economy, providing agricultural produce while being bound by various obligations to their landlords.

Understanding the origins of these terms sheds light on the complexities of feudal relationships and land tenancy in historical contexts.

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


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You can see how Lehenbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehenbauer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehenbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Lehenbauer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lehenbauer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lehenbauer families in 1911.
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What did your Lehenbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehenbauer. 72% of Lehenbauer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lehenbauer women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehenbauer were Carpenter and Egg Candler.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Practical Nurse
    20%
  • Egg Candler
    20%

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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Lehenbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehenbauer 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Lehenbauer. 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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There are 235 military records available for the last name Lehenbauer. For the veterans among your Lehenbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehenbauer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lehenbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lehenbauer in 1965 was 89, and 68 in 2004.

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