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Lehi Family History

Lehi 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: Lei, Lehr, Leh, Lehn, Lehl, Levi, Li, Shi, Chi, Wei

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Where is the Lehi family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehi. 50% of Lehi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lehi women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehi were Saleman and Weaver. .

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Saleman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%
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What Lehi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Lehi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehi 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Lehi. 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 88 military records available for the last name Lehi. For the veterans among your Lehi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lehi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lehi in 1967 was 40, and 68 in 2003.

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