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Lenear Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Lanier . Compare Linear .

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


Similar surnames: Menear, Lever, Leiner, Lerner, Lear, Leber, Leer, Leger, Leser

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Where is the Lenear family from?

You can see how Lenear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Lenear families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lenear's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lenear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenear. 50% of Lenear men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lenear women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenear were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenear 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lenear. 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 140 military records available for the last name Lenear. For the veterans among your Lenear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenear lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lenear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lenear in 1950 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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