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Lanehart Family History

Lanehart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leonhard. Compare Lainhart.

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


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Where is the Lanehart family from?

You can see how Lanehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanehart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Lanehart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lanehart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lanehart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanehart 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 Lanehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanehart. 35% of Lanehart men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lanehart women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanehart 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Blacksmith
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lanehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanehart 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Lanehart. 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 708 military records available for the last name Lanehart. For the veterans among your Lanehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanehart lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lanehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lanehart in 1955 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanehart 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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