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Lannai Family History

Lannai Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lanni, Lannan, Landa, Hanna, Mannan, Manna, Lanza, Landau, Sanna

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Where is the Lannai family from?

You can see how Lannai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannai family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Lannai families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lannai's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lannai families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Lannai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannai 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Lannai. 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 military records available for the last name Lannai. For the veterans among your Lannai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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