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Lenyard Family History

Lenyard 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: Lenard, Lenhard, Ledyard, Lennard, Leonard, Legard, Linard, Lessard

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Where is the Lenyard family from?

You can see how Lenyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lenyard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lenyard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lenyard families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lenyard's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lenyard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lenyard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lenyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lenyard. 100% of Lenyard men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Lenyard women worked as a Maid. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Lenyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lenyard 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lenyard. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lenyard. For the veterans among your Lenyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lenyard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Lenyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lenyard in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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