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Lenski Name Meaning

Polish (Leński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Leńce in Podlaskie Voivodeship or Leńcze in Silesian Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lonski, Lemanski, Lipski, Laski, Linsky, Olinski, Debski, Lesinski

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Where is the Lenski family from?

You can see how Lenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Lenski families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lenski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lenski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenski. 35% of Lenski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lenski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenski were Assembler and Housewife. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Core Maker
    9%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenski 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Lenski. 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 651 military records available for the last name Lenski. For the veterans among your Lenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Lenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lenski in 1958 was 48, and 84 in 2003.

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