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Learie Family History

Learie 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: Dearie, Marie, Large, Leake, Lear, Erie, Leslie, Lare, Larive, Lennie

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Where is the Learie family from?

You can see how Learie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Learie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Learie families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Learie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Learie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learie 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 Learie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Learie. 100% of Learie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Learie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Learie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learie 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Learie. 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 32 military records available for the last name Learie. For the veterans among your Learie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Learie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Learie in 1979 was 101, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Learie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learie 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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