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Lenville Family History

Lenville 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: Linville, Renville, Deville, Glanville, Melville, Neville, Monville

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Where is the Lenville family from?

You can see how Lenville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lenville families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lenville's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lenville families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenville. 37% of Lenville men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lenville women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenville were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lenville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenville 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Lenville. 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 95 military records available for the last name Lenville. For the veterans among your Lenville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenville lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lenville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lenville in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

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