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Lanna Family History

Lanna 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: Landa, Hanna, Manna, Lanza, Sanna, Lann, Anna, Danna, Langa, Nanna

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Where is the Lanna family from?

You can see how Lanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lanna family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanna's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lanna families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanna. 50% of Lanna men worked as a Cutter. .

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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

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanna 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lanna. 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 382 military records available for the last name Lanna. For the veterans among your Lanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanna lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lanna in 1957 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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