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Lannin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon .

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


Similar surnames: Lannan, Lannon, Lannen, Langin, Finnin, Fannin, Lanni, Annin, Canning

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Where is the Lannin family from?

You can see how Lannin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Lannin families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lannin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lannin families in 1891.
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What did your Lannin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lannin. 78% of Lannin 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
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lannin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannin 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Lannin. 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 498 military records available for the last name Lannin. For the veterans among your Lannin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lannin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lannin in 1951 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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