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Lenzey Family History

Lenzey 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: Lenzen, Linzey, Lenney, Lenze, Lenz, Henley, Wenzel, Tenley, Kenley

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Where is the Lenzey family from?

You can see how Lenzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenzey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lenzey families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lenzey's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Lenzey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lenzey. 100% of Lenzey men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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What Lenzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Lenzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenzey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Lenzey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Lenzey. For the veterans among your Lenzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenzey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Lenzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lenzey in 1968 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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