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Lenaway Family History

Lenaway 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: Longway, Lenahan, Benway, Conaway, Hanaway, Dunaway, Ganaway, Lonsway

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Where is the Lenaway family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenaway 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 Lenaway ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Lenaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenaway 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lenaway. 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 8 military records available for the last name Lenaway. For the veterans among your Lenaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenaway lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lenaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lenaway in 1965 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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