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Laney Family History

Laney Name Meaning

Irish: probably a shortened and altered form of McElhinney . English and Irish: habitational name introduced by the Normans originally deriving from any of the many places in northern France called L'Aunai (from Latin alnetum ‘alder grove’). It may also have developed to Delaney . Variant of Laine 2 a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Haney, Larney, Lane, Lahey, Lavey, Maney, Craney, Karney, Loney

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Where is the Laney family from?

You can see how Laney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 51 Laney families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Laney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laney families in 1911.
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What did your Laney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laney. 30% of Laney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Laney women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laney were Blacksmith and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    18%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Blacksmith
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Laney. 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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There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Laney. For the veterans among your Laney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Laney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laney in 1952 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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