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Lanto Family History

Lanto 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: Canto, Lando, Lato, Lantz, Santo, Lanzo, Lango, Lant, Lano, Fanto

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Where is the Lanto family from?

You can see how Lanto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lanto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lanto family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanto's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lanto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanto 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 Lanto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanto. 60% of Lanto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lanto women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanto were Miner and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Lanto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Lanto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanto 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Lanto. 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 203 military records available for the last name Lanto. For the veterans among your Lanto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Lanto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lanto in 1962 was 67, and 32 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanto 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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