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Lenzmeier Family History

Lenzmeier Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) with the personal name Lenz.

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


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Where is the Lenzmeier family from?

You can see how Lenzmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenzmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenzmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lenzmeier families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenzmeier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lenzmeier families in 1880.
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What did your Lenzmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenzmeier. 50% of Lenzmeier men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Lenzmeier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenzmeier were Farm Laborer and Retired.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

What Lenzmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Lenzmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenzmeier 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Lenzmeier. 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 88 military records available for the last name Lenzmeier. For the veterans among your Lenzmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenzmeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lenzmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lenzmeier in 1962 was 28, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenzmeier 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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