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Lanoir Family History

Lanoir 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: Lenoir, Lander, Lanier, Landin, Latour, Lavoie, Lanik, Langer, Lanoue

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Where is the Lanoir family from?

You can see how Lanoir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanoir family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanoir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lanoir family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lanoir's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lanoir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanoir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Lanoir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanoir 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 Lanoir. 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 43 military records available for the last name Lanoir. For the veterans among your Lanoir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanoir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Lanoir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lanoir in 1966 was 65, and 69 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanoir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanoir 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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