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Lanni Family History

Lanni Name Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Landi which is a patronymic or plural form of the personal name Lando a shortened form of Orlando or Rolando.

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


Similar surnames: Lanci, Ianni, Nanni, Lannin, Landi, Yanni, Zanni, Manni, Vanni, Lenci

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Where is the Lanni family from?

You can see how Lanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanni family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lanni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lanni families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lanni's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Lanni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lanni. 100% of Lanni 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Lanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanni 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lanni. 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 748 military records available for the last name Lanni. For the veterans among your Lanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanni lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lanni in 1958 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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