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Lehnhardt Family History

Lehnhardt Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Leonhard.

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


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Where is the Lehnhardt family from?

You can see how Lehnhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehnhardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehnhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Lehnhardt families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lehnhardt's in USA. California had the highest population of Lehnhardt families in 1880.
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What did your Lehnhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehnhardt. 23% of Lehnhardt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lehnhardt women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lehnhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lehnhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehnhardt 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Lehnhardt. 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 480 military records available for the last name Lehnhardt. For the veterans among your Lehnhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehnhardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lehnhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lehnhardt in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehnhardt 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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