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Lannes Family History

Lannes 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: Mannes, Landes, Hannes, Sannes, Lanners, Lanes, Lannen, Barnes

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Where is the Lannes family from?

You can see how Lannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lannes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Lannes families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lannes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lannes families in 1891.
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What did your Lannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lannes. 20% of Lannes men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Lannes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lannes were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

What Lannes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannes 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Lannes. 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 462 military records available for the last name Lannes. For the veterans among your Lannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lannes in 1965 was 63, and 74 in 2003.

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