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Lannan Family History

Lannan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon.

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


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Where is the Lannan family from?

You can see how Lannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Lannan families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lannan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lannan families in 1891.
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What did your Lannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lannan. 100% of Lannan men worked as a General Farm Worker and 100% of Lannan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lannan. 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 Lannan. For the veterans among your Lannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lannan in 1959 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lannan 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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