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Lenneman Family History

Lenneman 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: Venneman, Henneman, Lonneman, Linneman, Lineman, Kinneman, Veeneman

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Where is the Lenneman family from?

You can see how Lenneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lenneman families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lenneman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lenneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenneman. 89% of Lenneman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lenneman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lenneman were Laborer and Store Keeper. .

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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
    89%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Store Keeper
    34%
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What Lenneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Lenneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenneman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lenneman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Lenneman. For the veterans among your Lenneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenneman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lenneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lenneman in 1968 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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