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Lannon Family History

Lannon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lennon.

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


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Where is the Lannon family from?

You can see how Lannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Lannon families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lannon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lannon families in 1891.
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What did your Lannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lannon. 64% of Lannon men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Lannon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lannon were Iron Foundry Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    64%
  • Public Works Labourer
    19%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Maid (general)
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lannon. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lannon. For the veterans among your Lannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lannon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lannon in 1956 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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