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Lehning Family History

Lehning Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Lehningen near Pforzheim in Baden. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Lehning family from?

You can see how Lehning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Lehning families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lehning's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lehning families in 1880.
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What did your Lehning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Filing Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehning. 25% of Lehning men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lehning women worked as a Filing Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehning were Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Filing Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Lehning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lehning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehning 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Lehning. 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 311 military records available for the last name Lehning. For the veterans among your Lehning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehning lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lehning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lehning in 1964 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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