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Lensler Family History

Lensler 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: Kensler, Gensler, Lenser, Hensler, Fenster, Tessler, Tendler, Hensley

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Where is the Lensler family from?

You can see how Lensler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lensler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lensler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lensler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lensler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lensler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lensler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lensler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lensler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Lensler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lensler 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lensler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lensler. For the veterans among your Lensler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lensler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Lensler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lensler in 1973 was 89, and 90 in 1992.

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