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Lenderson Family History

Lenderson 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: Enderson, Henderson, Fenderson, Anderson, Enerson, Lenderman

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Where is the Lenderson family from?

You can see how Lenderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Lenderson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lenderson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lenderson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenderson 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 Lenderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenderson. 63% of Lenderson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lenderson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenderson were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Lenderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Lenderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenderson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lenderson. 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 122 military records available for the last name Lenderson. For the veterans among your Lenderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenderson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lenderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lenderson in 1960 was 48, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenderson 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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