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Lenick Family History

Lenick Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Lenik or Czech and Slovak Leník.

Americanized form of Slovenian Lenič and Croatian Lenić (see Lenich).

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


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Where is the Lenick family from?

You can see how Lenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lenick families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lenick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lenick families in 1911.
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What did your Lenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenick. 42% of Lenick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lenick women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Co Owner
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Lenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenick 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Lenick. 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 161 military records available for the last name Lenick. For the veterans among your Lenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lenick in 1958 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenick 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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