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Lanyer Family History

Lanyer 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: Layer, Lander, Lanier, Langer, Lancer, Lanser, Lanzer, Laner, Lawyer

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Where is the Lanyer family from?

You can see how Lanyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lanyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lanyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanyer. 100% of Lanyer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Lanyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanyer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lanyer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Lanyer. For the veterans among your Lanyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanyer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Lanyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lanyer in 1974 was 72, and 74 in 1996.

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