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Lentner Family History

Lentner Surname Meaning

South German (also Austria) (Tyrol): topographic name from Middle High German lende ‘area land’.

Nickname for a neighbor from Middle High German lenten ‘to border’.

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


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Where is the Lentner family from?

You can see how Lentner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lentner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lentner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lentner families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lentner's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Lentner families in 1911.
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What did your Lentner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lentner. 28% of Lentner men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Lentner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lentner were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Trimmer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Lentner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lentner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lentner 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Lentner. 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 713 military records available for the last name Lentner. For the veterans among your Lentner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lentner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lentner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lentner in 1963 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lentner 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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