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Lannom Family History

Lannom Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Lanham (see Langham) or Lannon.

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


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Where is the Lannom family from?

You can see how Lannom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lannom families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lannom's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lannom families in 1891.
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What did your Lannom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lannom. 44% of Lannom men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Lannom women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lannom were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lannom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lannom 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Lannom. 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 607 military records available for the last name Lannom. For the veterans among your Lannom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lannom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lannom in 1961 was 60, and 64 in 2004.

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