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Lackland Family History

Lackland Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Durham): topographic name from Lawkland in Yorkshire.

The placename derives from Old Norse laukr ‘leek’ + land ‘land’.

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


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Where is the Lackland family from?

You can see how Lackland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lackland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lackland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Lackland families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lackland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lackland families in 1891.
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What did your Lackland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lackland. 100% of Lackland 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lackland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lackland 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Lackland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lackland. For the veterans among your Lackland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lackland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lackland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lackland in 1965 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lackland 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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