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Lence Family History

Lence Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of the four places called Lence.

Slovenian (Lenče): from a pet form of the personal names Lenart (see Leonard) and Magdalena (see Maudlin).

American shortened and altered form of Polish Lenski.

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


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Where is the Lence family from?

You can see how Lence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Lence families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lence's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lence families in 1911.
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What did your Lence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lence. 39% of Lence men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Lence women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lence were Contractor 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
    39%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Contractor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Domestic
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lence 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Lence. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lence. For the veterans among your Lence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lence lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lence in 1944 was 24, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lence 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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