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Leneau Family History

Leneau 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: Lebeau, Reneau, Deneau, Luneau, Landau, Mineau, Lareau, Menear, Enea

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Where is the Leneau family from?

You can see how Leneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leneau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Leneau families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Leneau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Leneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leneau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Leneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Leneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leneau 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Leneau. 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 56 military records available for the last name Leneau. For the veterans among your Leneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leneau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Leneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Leneau in 1959 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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