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Leheney Family History

Leheney 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: Levene, Feeney, Cheney, Lehane, Lehner, Deeney, Lehne, Keeney, Behney

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Where is the Leheney family from?

You can see how Leheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leheney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Leheney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leheney families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Leheney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leheney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leheney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leheney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leheney. 100% of Leheney women worked as a Retired. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Leheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leheney 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Leheney. 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 58 military records available for the last name Leheney. For the veterans among your Leheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leheney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leheney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leheney in 1966 was 84, and 64 in 2003.

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