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Lano Family History

Lano Surname Meaning

Italian (Piedmont): perhaps a short form of a medieval personal name ending with -lano such as Alano.

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


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Where is the Lano family from?

You can see how Lano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Lano families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lano's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lano families in 1911.
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What did your Lano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lano. 24% of Lano men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Lano women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lano were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Beautician
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lano 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Lano. 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 Lano. For the veterans among your Lano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lano lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lano in 1958 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lano 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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