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Laninga Family History

Laninga 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: Laning, Nanninga, Lansing, Lanigan, Langa, Lanning, Lanting, Lacina

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Where is the Laninga family from?

You can see how Laninga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laninga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Laninga families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Laninga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Laninga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laninga 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 Laninga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laninga. 100% of Laninga men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Laninga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Laninga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laninga 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Laninga. 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 29 military records available for the last name Laninga. For the veterans among your Laninga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laninga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Laninga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Laninga in 1967 was 93, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laninga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laninga 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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