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Lahren Family History

Lahren Surname 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: Lauren, Farren, Haren, Warren, Lagree, Dahlen, Lare, Lahner, Dahmen

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Where is the Lahren family from?

You can see how Lahren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lahren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lahren families living in North Dakota. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lahren's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Lahren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahren 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 Lahren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lahren. 56% of Lahren men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Lahren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lahren were Laborer and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Lahren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahren 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Lahren. 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 93 military records available for the last name Lahren. For the veterans among your Lahren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lahren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lahren in 1964 was 53, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lahren ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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