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Laniel Family History

Laniel 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: Daniel, Lanier, Faniel, Langel, Mandel, Angel, Lander, Lane, Lance

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Where is the Laniel family from?

You can see how Laniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laniel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laniel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Laniel families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Laniel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laniel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laniel 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 Laniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laniel. 39% of Laniel men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Commis
    12%
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What Laniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laniel 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Laniel. 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 417 military records available for the last name Laniel. For the veterans among your Laniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laniel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Laniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laniel in 1980 was 90, and 46 in 2003.

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