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Lehneis Family History

Lehneis 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: Lohnes, Lehner, Lehne, Ehnes, Lehnert, Lehnen, Dennis, Lewis, Lees

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Where is the Lehneis family from?

You can see how Lehneis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehneis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lehneis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lehneis families living in Maryland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lehneis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lehneis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehneis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lehneis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lehneis. 100% of Lehneis men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Lehneis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehneis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Lehneis. 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 310 military records available for the last name Lehneis. For the veterans among your Lehneis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehneis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lehneis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lehneis in 1965 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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