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Lenkway Family History

Lenkway 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: Longway, Benway, Lonsway, Conway, Lindsay, Leikam, Lesky, Lenahan

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Where is the Lenkway family from?

You can see how Lenkway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenkway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lenkway family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenkway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lenkway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenkway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Lenkway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenkway 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lenkway. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lenkway. For the veterans among your Lenkway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenkway lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Lenkway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lenkway in 1962 was 49, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenkway 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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