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Lankshear Family History

Lankshear Surname Meaning

see Lancashire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lankshear family from?

You can see how Lankshear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankshear family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Lankshear families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lankshear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lankshear families in 1891.
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What did your Lankshear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lankshear. 34% of Lankshear men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Lankshear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lankshear were Farmworker and Civil Service L T R Sr Clk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Engraver die Sinker
    34%
  • Farmworker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Civil Service L T R Sr Clk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lankshear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lankshear 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Lankshear. 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 113 military records available for the last name Lankshear. For the veterans among your Lankshear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankshear lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Lankshear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lankshear in 1969 was 67, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lankshear 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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