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Lanye Family History

Lanye 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: Lane, Lance, Lande, Lange, Lanyi, Laye, Cane, Linde, Gange, Layer

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Where is the Lanye family from?

You can see how Lanye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lanye family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lanye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lanye ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lanye ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Lanye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanye 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Lanye. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lanye. For the veterans among your Lanye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanye lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Lanye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lanye in 1976 was 99, and 53 in 2000.

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