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Lenaghen Family History

Lenaghen 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: Lenahan, Longden, Lengyel, Lingen, Engen, Lepage, Lesage, Leather

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Where is the Lenaghen family from?

You can see how Lenaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenaghen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lenaghen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lenaghen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lenaghen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lenaghen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenaghen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenaghen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Lenaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenaghen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Lenaghen. 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 54 military records available for the last name Lenaghen. For the veterans among your Lenaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenaghen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lenaghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lenaghen in 1958 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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