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Learn Surname Meaning

English: possibly a shortened and altered form of Scottish McLaren.

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


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Where is the Learn family from?

You can see how Learn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Learn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Learn families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Learn's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Learn families in 1891.
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What did your Learn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Learn. 100% of Learn men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 85% of Learn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

What Learn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Learn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learn 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Learn. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Learn. For the veterans among your Learn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learn lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Learn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Learn in 1947 was 38, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learn 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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