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Lanum Family History

Lanum Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Lanham (see Langham).

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


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Where is the Lanum family from?

You can see how Lanum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Lanum families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lanum's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Lanum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanum 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 Lanum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanum. 35% of Lanum men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lanum women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanum were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Lanum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lanum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanum 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Lanum. 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 615 military records available for the last name Lanum. For the veterans among your Lanum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanum lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Lanum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lanum in 1947 was 45, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanum 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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