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Lancster Family History

Lancster 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: Lancaster, Sangster, Laster, Lamaster, Ganster, Lauster, Lancer

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Where is the Lancster family from?

You can see how Lancster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lancster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lancster families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lancster's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lancster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lancster 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 Lancster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lancster. 67% of Lancster men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Lancster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Lancster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancster 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lancster. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lancster. For the veterans among your Lancster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancster lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Lancster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lancster in 1977 was 58, and 19 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lancster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancster 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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