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Lenzner Family History

Lenzner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Lenz or Lenzen.

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


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Where is the Lenzner family from?

You can see how Lenzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenzner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Lenzner families living in Louisiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lenzner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lenzner families in 1880.
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What did your Lenzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenzner. 24% of Lenzner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lenzner women worked as a 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lenzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Lenzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenzner 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Lenzner. 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 515 military records available for the last name Lenzner. For the veterans among your Lenzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenzner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lenzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lenzner in 1961 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lenzner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lenzner 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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