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Lanich Family History

Lanich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lehnich or its variant Lenich which is ultimately of Sorbian origin a status name for a feudal tenant (see Lenik).

Americanized form of Slovenian Lenič and Croatian Lenić (see Lenich).

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


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Where is the Lanich family from?

You can see how Lanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lanich families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lanich's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Lanich families in 1891.
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What did your Lanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lanich. 100% of Lanich men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Lanich 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanich 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Lanich. 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 227 military records available for the last name Lanich. For the veterans among your Lanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lanich in 1954 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanich 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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