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Liane Family History

Liane 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: Liang, Lane, Lian, Line, Linne, Loane, Cane, Jiang, Linde, Ling

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Where is the Liane family from?

You can see how Liane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Liane families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Liane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Liane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse Rn were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liane. 67% of Liane men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Liane women worked as a Nurse Rn. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse Rn
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liane 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Liane. 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 240 military records available for the last name Liane. For the veterans among your Liane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liane lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Liane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Liane in 1969 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

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