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Lania Family History

Lania 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: Landa, Lanza, Lanik, Langa, Lamia, Lanka, Lana, Bania, Lancia, Kania

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Where is the Lania family from?

You can see how Lania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lania family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lania families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Lania families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lania's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lania families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lania surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Counter Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lania. 100% of Lania men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lania women worked as a Counter Girl. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Girl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Lania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lania 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Lania. 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 59 military records available for the last name Lania. For the veterans among your Lania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lania lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lania in 1967 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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