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Learned Family History

Learned Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Leonard. An intermediate stage in this change is Learnard. Compare Larned.

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


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Where is the Learned family from?

You can see how Learned families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learned family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Learned families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Learned families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Learned's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Learned families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learned 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 Learned ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Learned. 18% of Learned men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Learned women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Learned were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Learned family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Learned. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learned 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Learned. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Learned. For the veterans among your Learned ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learned lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Learned life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Learned in 1951 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Learned

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learned 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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