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Lenko Family History

Lenko 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: Benko, Lesko, Senko, Renko, Lenke, Lefko, Lenk, Leno, Lenzo, Lento

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Where is the Lenko family from?

You can see how Lenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Lenko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lenko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenko. 100% of Lenko 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenko 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Lenko. 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 152 military records available for the last name Lenko. For the veterans among your Lenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lenko in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2004.

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