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Laneer Family History

Laneer 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: Lander, Lanier, Langer, Lancer, Lanser, Lanzer, Laner, Lanter, Lapeer

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Where is the Laneer family from?

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

What did your Laneer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laneer. 54% of Laneer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laneer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Laneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laneer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Laneer. 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 116 military records available for the last name Laneer. For the veterans among your Laneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laneer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Laneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laneer in 1947 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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