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Early Origins of the Lenane family

The surname Lenane was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Lenane family

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Lenane Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nain, Lenain, L'Nain, Le Nain, Lenane, Lenaine, Lenayne, Lenane, Nane, Nanet, Naneix, Naneau, Naneaux, Nanard, Nanin, Nanot, Nayne, Nene, Lenene and many more.

Early Notables of the Lenane family

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Australia Lenane migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Lenane Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mary Lenane, aged 27, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Stamboul"

Contemporary Notables of the name Lenane (post 1700) +

  • Thomas A. Lenane, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1964 1
  • Leo W. Lenane, American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Quincy, Illinois, 1935-38, 1954; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1956 (alternate), 1960, 1964 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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