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Harris Lanning

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Personal Details

Given Name
Harris
Surname
Lanning
Occupation
Captain

The Name Harris

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Harry.
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The Lanning Surname

Origin
English, Dutch
Meaning
Derived from a personal name or place name, possibly meaning 'son of Lann' or 'settlement of Lann'.
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