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Lenix Family History

Lenix 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, Enix, Lenox, Penix, Lewis, Lenz, Lewin, Leib, Leng, Levin

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Where is the Lenix family from?

You can see how Lenix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenix family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lenix family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenix's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lenix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenix. 67% of Lenix 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%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Lenix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenix 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Lenix. 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 162 military records available for the last name Lenix. For the veterans among your Lenix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenix lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lenix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lenix in 1966 was 85, and 70 in 2003.

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