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Lannon Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon .

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


Similar surnames: Lannan, Lannen, Lannin, Fannon, Lenon, Gannon, Bannon, Bannan, Cannon

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Where is the Lannon family from?

You can see how Lannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Lannon families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lannon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lannon families in 1911.
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What did your Lannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lannon. 64% of Lannon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannon 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lannon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lannon. For the veterans among your Lannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lannon in 1956 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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