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Lanc Family History

Lanc 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: Lang, Lane, Land, Lance, Lann, Lan, Lank, Blanc, Lant, Lana

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Where is the Lanc family from?

You can see how Lanc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanc family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lanc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lanc families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lanc's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lanc families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanc 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 Lanc ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lanc. 100% of Lanc women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lanc family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Lanc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanc 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Lanc. 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 146 military records available for the last name Lanc. For the veterans among your Lanc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanc lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lanc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lanc in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanc 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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