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Lencki Family History

Lencki 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: Lenski, Lenci, Leckie, Lence, Lewicki, Wenck, Mencke, Leck, Leick

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Where is the Lencki family from?

You can see how Lencki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lencki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lencki families living in Wisconsin. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lencki's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lencki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lencki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lencki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lencki. 40% of Lencki 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
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Lencki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lencki 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Lencki. 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 89 military records available for the last name Lencki. For the veterans among your Lencki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lencki lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Lencki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lencki in 1964 was 52, and 64 in 2001.

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