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Lanway Family History

Lanway Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Lanoix. Compare Lenway.

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


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Where is the Lanway family from?

You can see how Lanway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lanway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lanway families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lanway's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Lanway families in 1911.
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What did your Lanway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanway. 42% of Lanway 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanway 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Lanway. 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 112 military records available for the last name Lanway. For the veterans among your Lanway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanway lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Lanway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lanway in 1955 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanway 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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