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Lehan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Lehane .

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


Similar surnames: Tehan, Mehan, Lohan, Lean, Teehan, Leman, Lenon, Kean, Lenihan

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Where is the Lehan family from?

You can see how Lehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lehan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lehan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lehan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehan. 21% of Lehan men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lehan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehan were Fireman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Fireman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lehan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lehan. For the veterans among your Lehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lehan in 1944 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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