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Leny Family History

Leny 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: Lenz, Ley, Leng, Levy, Len, Lent, Reny, Lena, Lewy, Meny

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Where is the Leny family from?

You can see how Leny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Leny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leny. 20% of Leny men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Leny women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leny were Proprietor and 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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leny 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Leny. 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 252 military records available for the last name Leny. For the veterans among your Leny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leny in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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