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Lechnir Family History

Lechnir 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: Lechner, Leclair, Lachner, Rechner, Lehner, Leshner, Fechner

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Where is the Lechnir family from?

You can see how Lechnir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lechnir family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lechnir families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Lechnir families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lechnir's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lechnir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lechnir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lechnir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lechnir. 100% of Lechnir men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Lechnir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lechnir 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lechnir. 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 73 military records available for the last name Lechnir. For the veterans among your Lechnir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lechnir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lechnir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lechnir in 1968 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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