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Learne Family History

Learne 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: Learned, Learn, Learner, Hearne, Hearn, Carne, Lane, Arne, Laine

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Where is the Learne family from?

You can see how Learne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Learne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Learne families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Learne's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Learne families in 1880.
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What did your Learne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Learne. 50% of Learne 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Learne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learne 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Learne. 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 12 military records available for the last name Learne. For the veterans among your Learne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learne lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Learne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Learne in 1988 was 62, and 26 in 1995.

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