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Lanin Family History

Lanin 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: Lavin, Lakin, Landin, Lanik, Lann, Lapin, Langin, Latin, Lain, Clanin

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Where is the Lanin family from?

You can see how Lanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lanin family living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lanin's in USA. Ohio and 3 other states had the highest population of Lanin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanin. 18% of Lanin men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    18%
  • Musician
    18%
  • Merchant
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
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What Lanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Lanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanin 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Lanin. 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 212 military records available for the last name Lanin. For the veterans among your Lanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lanin in 1963 was 70, and 69 in 2003.

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