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Lainen Family History

Lainen 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: Laine, Leinen, Linen, Lainez, Lannen, Lane, Paine, Raine, Linn

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Where is the Lainen family from?

You can see how Lainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lainen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lainen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lainen family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Lainen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Lainen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lainen 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 Lainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lainen. 34% of Lainen men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Lainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Lainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lainen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Lainen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Lainen. For the veterans among your Lainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lainen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Lainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lainen in 1960 was 65, and 51 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lainen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lainen 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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