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Lenn Family History

Lenn 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: Linn, Lynn, Len, Leon, Henn, Lann, Lenz, Lean, Venn, Leng

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Where is the Lenn family from?

You can see how Lenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Lenn families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lenn's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lenn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenn 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 Lenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lenn. 100% of Lenn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lenn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lenn. For the veterans among your Lenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lenn in 1956 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenn 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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