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Lansill Family History

Lansill 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: Tansill, Langill, Mansell, Lasell, Ansell, Antill, Lansing, Landoll

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Where is the Lansill family from?

You can see how Lansill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lansill family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Lansill's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lansill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Lansill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansill 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lansill. 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 70 military records available for the last name Lansill. For the veterans among your Lansill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Lansill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lansill in 1971 was 72, and 86 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lansill 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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