This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Laniel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Laniel Family History

Laniel 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: Daniel, Lanier, Faniel, Langel, Mandel, Angel, Lander, Lane, Lance

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Laniel family from?

You can see how Laniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laniel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laniel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 80 Laniel families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Laniel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laniel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laniel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Laniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laniel. 39% of Laniel men worked as a Cultivateur.

View Census Data for Laniel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Canada shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Commis
    12%

What Laniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Laniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laniel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Laniel

Passenger Lists

There are 185 immigration records available for the last name Laniel. 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.

View all Laniel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 417 military records available for the last name Laniel. For the veterans among your Laniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Laniel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Laniel family history

Discover More

What is the average Laniel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Laniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laniel in 1980 was 90, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laniel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Laniel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial