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Lanman Family History

Lanman Surname Meaning

English (Welsh borders): variant of Longman.

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


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Where is the Lanman family from?

You can see how Lanman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Lanman families living in Glamorgan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lanman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Lanman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanman 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 Lanman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lanman. 87% of Lanman 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
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lanman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanman 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Lanman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lanman. For the veterans among your Lanman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lanman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lanman in 1956 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanman 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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