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Lenwood Family History

Lenwood 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: Henwood, Linwood, Elwood, Heywood, Redwood, Inwood, Ellenwood, Erwood

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Where is the Lenwood family from?

You can see how Lenwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lenwood families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenwood's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lenwood families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenwood. 50% of Lenwood men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lenwood women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    50%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Lenwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenwood 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lenwood. 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 58 military records available for the last name Lenwood. For the veterans among your Lenwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenwood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Lenwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lenwood in 1964 was 50, and 70 in 1999.

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