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Lenway Family History

Lenway Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lanoix. Compare Lanway.

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


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Where is the Lenway family from?

You can see how Lenway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Lenway families living in New Hampshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lenway's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Lenway families in 1880.
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What did your Lenway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenway. 67% of Lenway men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Steam Fitter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Lenway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenway 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Lenway. 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 146 military records available for the last name Lenway. For the veterans among your Lenway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lenway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lenway in 1966 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenway 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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