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Ln Family History

Ln 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: Lu, Li, An, Lin, In, Len, Lan, Lo, Lyn, Un

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Where is the Ln family from?

You can see how Ln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ln family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ln family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ln's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ln families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ln 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Ln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ln 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Ln. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Ln. For the veterans among your Ln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ln lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ln 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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