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Lensey Family History

Lensey 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: Linsey, Lenser, Leisey, Lenney, Ensey, Henley, Lindsey, Hensley

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Where is the Lensey family from?

You can see how Lensey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lensey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lensey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Lensey families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lensey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lensey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lensey 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 Lensey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lensey. 40% of Lensey men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Lensey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lensey were Laborer and Inspector.

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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
    40%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    30%
  • Hom
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

What Lensey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lensey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lensey 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Lensey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Lensey. For the veterans among your Lensey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lensey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Lensey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lensey in 1971 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lensey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lensey 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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