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Lanius Family History

Lanius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of an occupational name meaning ‘butcher’.

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


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Where is the Lanius family from?

You can see how Lanius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Lanius families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lanius's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Lanius families in 1891.
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What did your Lanius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanius. 38% of Lanius men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lanius women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanius were Janitor and Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lanius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanius 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Lanius. 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 682 military records available for the last name Lanius. For the veterans among your Lanius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanius lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lanius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lanius in 1950 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanius 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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