Leng Family History

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Leng Name Meaning

English: nickname for the taller of two men with the same name, from Old English leng(ra) ‘longer’, ‘taller’, comparative of lang (see Lang). German: variant of Lang. Chinese : from an ancient official title, Lingguan, denoting a court official in charge of music. The character for Ling is written similarly to that for Leng (), and the surname evolved to the latter form. Cambodian: unexplained.


Similar surnames: Long, Ling, Lang, Lenz, Meng, Eng, Lung, Geng, Weng, Zeng

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Leng Family Origin

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Leng Family Occupations

What did your Leng ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Leng occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Leng's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Works In Sawmill were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Leng. A less common occupation for the Leng family was Carpenter.

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  • Farmer

  • Laborer

  • Works In Sawmill

  • Carpenter


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Leng Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Leng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leng census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Leng. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Leng. For the veterans among your Leng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Leng Life Expectancy

What is the average Leng lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Leng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leng in 1953 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leng ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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