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Laningham Family History

Laningham Surname Meaning

Variant of Van Laningham a surname of Flemish origin (see Van Landingham).

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


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Where is the Laningham family from?

You can see how Laningham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laningham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laningham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Laningham families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Laningham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laningham families in 1911.
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What did your Laningham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laningham. 36% of Laningham men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Laningham women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laningham were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Laningham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laningham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laningham 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Laningham. 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 544 military records available for the last name Laningham. For the veterans among your Laningham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laningham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laningham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Laningham in 1961 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laningham 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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