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Lahnum Family History

Lahnum 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: Lanum, Ranum, Lahner, Barnum, Mahlum, Varnum, Lahm, Labrum, Laham

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Where is the Lahnum family from?

You can see how Lahnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahnum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lahnum family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lahnum's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lahnum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahnum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Lahnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahnum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Lahnum. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lahnum. For the veterans among your Lahnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahnum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lahnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lahnum in 1967 was 63, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lahnum 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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