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Lanegan Family History

Lanegan 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: Langan, Lanigan, Lanagan, Mangan, Ganesan, Linehan, Banegas, Lineman

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Where is the Lanegan family from?

You can see how Lanegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lanegan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanegan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lanegan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanegan 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 Lanegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lanegan. 70% of Lanegan 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
    70%
  • Teacher Elementary School
    30%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanegan 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Lanegan. 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 234 military records available for the last name Lanegan. For the veterans among your Lanegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanegan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lanegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lanegan in 1966 was 90, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanegan 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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