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Lenstra Family History

Lenstra 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: Lastra, Veenstra, Feenstra, Lenser, Rienstra, Westra, Fenster

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Where is the Lenstra family from?

You can see how Lenstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenstra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lenstra families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenstra's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lenstra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenstra. 50% of Lenstra men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Lenstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenstra 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Lenstra. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lenstra. For the veterans among your Lenstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenstra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Lenstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lenstra in 1971 was 67, and 90 in 2002.

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