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Lenin Family History

Lenin 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: Lewin, Levin, Lein, Genin, Ledin, Lenig, Lenn, Lenon, Lewis, Lenz

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Where is the Lenin family from?

You can see how Lenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lenin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lenin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenin. 23% of Lenin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lenin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenin were Truck Driver and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenin 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Lenin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lenin. For the veterans among your Lenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Lenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lenin in 1981 was 72, and 17 in 2003.

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