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Lenio Family History

Lenio 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: Lenig, Leno, Lenzo, Lento, Denio, Lewis, Lenz, Leo, Zeno, Lewin

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Where is the Lenio family from?

You can see how Lenio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lenio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lenio families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenio's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Lenio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenio. 67% of Lenio 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
    67%
  • Machinist Helper
    17%
  • Wire Drawer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenio 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Lenio. 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 237 military records available for the last name Lenio. For the veterans among your Lenio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenio lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lenio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lenio in 1961 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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