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Lanie Family History

Lanie 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, Lanier, Lande, Lanik, Lange, Lamie, Daniel, Cane, Linde

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Where is the Lanie family from?

You can see how Lanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lanie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Lanie families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lanie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lanie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lanie. 100% of Lanie 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanie 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Lanie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 295 military records available for the last name Lanie. For the veterans among your Lanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Lanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lanie in 1955 was 51, and 58 in 2003.

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