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Lenig Family History

Lenig Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Lenik and in North America also an altered form of the more common Germanized form Lehnig.

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


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Where is the Lenig family from?

You can see how Lenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lenig family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lenig's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Lenig families in 1911.
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What did your Lenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenig. 27% of Lenig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lenig women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenig were Labor and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Lenig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenig 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Lenig. 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 415 military records available for the last name Lenig. For the veterans among your Lenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenig lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Lenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lenig in 1944 was 24, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenig 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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