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Lannen Family History

Lannen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon.

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


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Where is the Lannen family from?

You can see how Lannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lannen families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lannen's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Lannen families in 1911.
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What did your Lannen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lannen. 100% of Lannen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Lannen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannen 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Lannen. 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 750 military records available for the last name Lannen. For the veterans among your Lannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lannen in 1950 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lannen 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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