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Lentschke Family History

Lentschke 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: Jenschke, Lentsch, Letsche, Letsch, Perschke, Reschke, Leitschuh

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Where is the Lentschke family from?

You can see how Lentschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lentschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lentschke family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lentschke's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Lentschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lentschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lentschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lentschke. 100% of Lentschke men worked as a Longshoreman and 100% of Lentschke women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Lentschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Lentschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lentschke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Lentschke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lentschke. For the veterans among your Lentschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lentschke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Lentschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lentschke in 1965 was 80, and 71 in 1984.

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