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Lakner Family History

Lakner Surname Meaning

South German (mainly Swiss German): variant of Lackner. Hungarian: from German Lackner. Slovenian and Croatian: from German Lackner itself of ultimate Slovenian origin and often used as a translation into German of the Slovenian equivalent Lokar.

(see Locker). Compare Lackner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lakner family from?

You can see how Lakner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lakner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lakner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lakner families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lakner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Lakner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lakner 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 Lakner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lakner. 55% of Lakner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lakner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lakner were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lakner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lakner 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Lakner. 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 467 military records available for the last name Lakner. For the veterans among your Lakner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lakner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lakner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lakner in 1961 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lakner 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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