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Lenaman Family History

Lenaman 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, Leaman, Leiman, Seaman, Henman, Lindman, Lineman, Wenman

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Where is the Lenaman family from?

You can see how Lenaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenaman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lenaman families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lenaman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lenaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lenaman. 100% of Lenaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Lenaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenaman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lenaman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lenaman. For the veterans among your Lenaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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