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Lennington Family History

Lennington 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: Pennington, Bennington, Kennington, Dennington, Lenington, Hennington

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Where is the Lennington family from?

You can see how Lennington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lennington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lennington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Lennington families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lennington's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lennington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lennington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lennington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Knit Shop were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lennington. 42% of Lennington men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lennington women worked as a Knit Shop. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lennington were Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knit Shop
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lennington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lennington 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lennington. 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 261 military records available for the last name Lennington. For the veterans among your Lennington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lennington lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lennington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lennington in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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