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Lenwell Family History

Lenwell 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: Ledwell, Penwell, Fennell, Jewell, Elwell, Hensell, Sewell, Lindell

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Where is the Lenwell family from?

You can see how Lenwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenwell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lenwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lenwell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lenwell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lenwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Lenwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenwell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lenwell. 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 53 military records available for the last name Lenwell. For the veterans among your Lenwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenwell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lenwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lenwell in 1952 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

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