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Lenson Family History

Lenson Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Lanson itself sometimes a variant of Langston when not a French Huguenot name.

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


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Where is the Lenson family from?

You can see how Lenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lenson families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lenson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lenson families in 1911.
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What did your Lenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lenson. 59% of Lenson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lenson women worked as a Student.

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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
    59%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Hardware
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Lenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenson 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 Lenson. 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 314 military records available for the last name Lenson. For the veterans among your Lenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lenson in 1953 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenson 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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