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Lernor Family History

Lernor 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: Lerner, Vernor, Berner, Leiner, Leroy, Kerner, Vernon, Leino, Derner

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Where is the Lernor family from?

You can see how Lernor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lernor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lernor families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Lernor family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Lernor's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lernor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lernor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lernor ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Lernor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lernor 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Lernor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lernor. For the veterans among your Lernor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lernor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lernor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lernor in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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