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Learner Family History

Learner Surname Meaning

English German and Jewish: altered form of Lerner.

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


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Where is the Learner family from?

You can see how Learner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Learner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Learner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Learner families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Learner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Learner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Learner 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 Learner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Learner. 79% of Learner 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
    79%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    8%
  • School Mistress Retd
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%

What Learner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Learner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Learner 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Learner. 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 515 military records available for the last name Learner. For the veterans among your Learner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Learner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Learner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Learner in 1960 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Learner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Learner 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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