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Laan Family History

Laan 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: Lian, Laban, Lapan, Haan, Laas, Lann, Lan, Lean, Lahn, Laun

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Where is the Laan family from?

You can see how Laan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Laan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Laan family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Laan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laan. 50% of Laan men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Laan women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Propietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Laan. 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 234 military records available for the last name Laan. For the veterans among your Laan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Laan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Laan in 1969 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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