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Lehnhart Family History

Lehnhart 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: Lenhart, Lehnhardt, Leonhart, Lenart, Denhart, Leonhardt, Leinart

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Where is the Lehnhart family from?

You can see how Lehnhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehnhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lehnhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lehnhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lehnhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lehnhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehnhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lehnhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lehnhart. 50% of Lehnhart men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Lehnhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehnhart 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 Lehnhart. 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 111 military records available for the last name Lehnhart. For the veterans among your Lehnhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehnhart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lehnhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lehnhart in 1963 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

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