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Laneman Family History

Laneman 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: Lineman, Langman, Lakeman, Lageman, Landman, Lanman, Neman, Lachman

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Where is the Laneman family from?

You can see how Laneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laneman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Laneman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Laneman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Laneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laneman 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 127 census records available for the last name Laneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laneman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Laneman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Laneman. For the veterans among your Laneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laneman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Laneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Laneman in 1976 was 63, and 23 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laneman 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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