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Lendvay Family History

Lendvay 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: Lindsay, Levay, Lunday, Leday, Lenda, Landay, Landa, Lindley, Monday

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Where is the Lendvay family from?

You can see how Lendvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lendvay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lendvay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lendvay families living in Ohio. This was about 10% of all the recorded Lendvay's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Lendvay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lendvay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lendvay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stores Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lendvay. 100% of Lendvay men worked as a Stores Clerk. .

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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

  • Stores Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Lendvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lendvay 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Lendvay. 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 175 military records available for the last name Lendvay. For the veterans among your Lendvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lendvay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Lendvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lendvay in 1959 was 61, and 70 in 2003.

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