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Learner Family History

Learner Surname Meaning

English German and Jewish: altered form of Lerner.

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


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Where is the Learner family from?

You can see how Learner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Learner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Learner families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Learner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Learner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learner 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 Learner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Learner. 28% of Learner men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Learner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Learner 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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Learner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Learner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learner 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Learner. 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 515 military records available for the last name Learner. For the veterans among your Learner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Learner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Learner in 1960 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Learner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learner 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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