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Laning Family History

Laning Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lanning.

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


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Where is the Laning family from?

You can see how Laning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Laning families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Laning's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laning families in 1911.
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What did your Laning ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laning. 100% of Laning 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Laning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laning 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Laning. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laning. For the veterans among your Laning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laning lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Laning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Laning in 1954 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laning 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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