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Lankton Family History

Lankton Name Meaning

English: variant of Langton .

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


Similar surnames: Langton, Clanton, Lansdon, Hanton, Tanton, Lawton, Glanton, Longton

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Where is the Lankton family from?

You can see how Lankton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lankton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lankton families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lankton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lankton families in 1891.
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What did your Lankton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lankton. 34% of Lankton men worked as a Manager and 50% of Lankton women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lankton were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lankton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lankton 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Lankton. 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 194 military records available for the last name Lankton. For the veterans among your Lankton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lankton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lankton in 1954 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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