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Lanenga Family History

Lanenga 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: Langa, Hayenga, Ennenga, Laning, Lang, Landa, Hanna, Lane, Langner

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Where is the Lanenga family from?

You can see how Lanenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lanenga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lanenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanenga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanenga. 43% of Lanenga men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
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What Lanenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Lanenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanenga 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Lanenga. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lanenga. For the veterans among your Lanenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanenga lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lanenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lanenga in 1960 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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