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Lolan Family History

Lolan 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: Olan, Logan, Holan, Solan, Nolan, Polan, Wolan, Dolan, Lohan, Folan

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Where is the Lolan family from?

You can see how Lolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lolan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lolan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Lolan families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lolan's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lolan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lolan 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 Lolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lolan. 67% of Lolan 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
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Lolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lolan 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Lolan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Lolan. For the veterans among your Lolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lolan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Lolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lolan in 1969 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lolan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lolan 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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