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Lenington Family History

Lenington Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Lenington family from?

You can see how Lenington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Lenington families living in British Columbia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lenington's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lenington families in 1911.
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What did your Lenington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenington. 36% of Lenington men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Lenington women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenington were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • General House Work
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lenington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenington 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 Lenington. 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 367 military records available for the last name Lenington. For the veterans among your Lenington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lenington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lenington in 1963 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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