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Lendry Family History

Lendry 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: Hendry, Landry, Pendry, Lundry, Henry, Leandro, Hendy, Lundy, Andry

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Where is the Lendry family from?

You can see how Lendry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lendry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lendry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lendry families living in New Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lendry's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Lendry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lendry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lendry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lendry. 38% of Lendry men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lendry women worked as an Ironer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lendry were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ironer
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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What Lendry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lendry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lendry 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lendry. 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 46 military records available for the last name Lendry. For the veterans among your Lendry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lendry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Lendry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lendry in 1965 was 74, and 93 in 1996.

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