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Lenas Family History

Lenas 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: Lena, Leas, Lekas, Lents, Lonas, Jonas, Lewis, Lenz, Lucas, Lees

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Where is the Lenas family from?

You can see how Lenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lenas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lenas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lenas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lenas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenas. 80% of Lenas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    80%
  • Welder
    20%
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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Lenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenas 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Lenas. 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 95 military records available for the last name Lenas. For the veterans among your Lenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lenas in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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