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Lenert Family History

Lenert 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: Lebert, Lenart, Lemert, Lennert, Levert, Lenertz, Lehnert, Lever

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Where is the Lenert family from?

You can see how Lenert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lenert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Lenert families living in Texas. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lenert's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lenert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenert. 32% of Lenert men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lenert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenert were New Worker and Masseuse. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Masseuse
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenert 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Lenert. 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 482 military records available for the last name Lenert. For the veterans among your Lenert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenert lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lenert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lenert in 1950 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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