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Lansker Family History

Lansker 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: Mansker, Lasker, Lanser, Asker, Anker, Lander, Manser, Lanier

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Where is the Lansker family from?

You can see how Lansker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lansker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Lansker family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lansker's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Lansker families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansker 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 71 census records available for the last name Lansker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansker 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Lansker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Lansker. For the veterans among your Lansker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lansker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lansker in 1970 was 79, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lansker 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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