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Lahn Family History

Lahn Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so called in northern Germany near Meppen in Bavaria or in Hungary.

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


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Where is the Lahn family from?

You can see how Lahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Lahn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lahn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lahn families in 1911.
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What did your Lahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lahn. 15% of Lahn men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lahn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lahn were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lahn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lahn. For the veterans among your Lahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lahn in 1954 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lahn 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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