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Lebensohn Family History

Lebensohn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Levinsohn, Levenson, Benson, Lebens, Berenson, Benenson, Clemenson

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Where is the Lebensohn family from?

You can see how Lebensohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lebensohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lebensohn families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lebensohn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lebensohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lebensohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lebensohn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lebensohn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Lebensohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lebensohn 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Lebensohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Lebensohn. For the veterans among your Lebensohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lebensohn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lebensohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lebensohn in 1964 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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