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Lannen Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon .

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


Similar surnames: Lannan, Lannon, Lannin, Linnen, Laine, Linden, Layden, Linen, Cannan

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Where is the Lannen family from?

You can see how Lannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Lannen families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lannen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lannen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lannen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lannen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lannen. 100% of Lannen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannen 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Lannen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 750 military records available for the last name Lannen. For the veterans among your Lannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lannen in 1950 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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