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Laehn Family History

Laehn Surname Meaning

German (Lähn): see Lahn.

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


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Where is the Laehn family from?

You can see how Laehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Laehn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Laehn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Laehn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laehn 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 Laehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machinist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laehn. 25% of Laehn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Laehn women worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Laehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Laehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laehn 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Laehn. 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 164 military records available for the last name Laehn. For the veterans among your Laehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laehn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Laehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laehn in 1958 was 54, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laehn 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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