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Lanois Family History

Lanois 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: Landis, Lantis, Danis, Annis, Manis, Lois, Valois, Banos, Landin

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Where is the Lanois family from?

You can see how Lanois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanois family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lanois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Lanois families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lanois's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Lanois families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lanois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Twister were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanois. 34% of Lanois men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lanois women worked as a Twister.

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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
    34%
  • Loom Fixer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twister
    100%

What Lanois family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanois 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Lanois. 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 204 military records available for the last name Lanois. For the veterans among your Lanois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanois lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Lanois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lanois in 1959 was 55, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanois

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanois 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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