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Lainson Family History

Lainson Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Lainston near Winchester (Hampshire).

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


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Where is the Lainson family from?

You can see how Lainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lainson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lainson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Lainson families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lainson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lainson families in 1891.
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What did your Lainson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lainson. 79% of Lainson 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
    79%
  • Tailoress Finisher
    11%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    11%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lainson. 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 218 military records available for the last name Lainson. For the veterans among your Lainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lainson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lainson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lainson in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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