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Lankenau Family History

Lankenau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Bremen.

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


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Where is the Lankenau family from?

You can see how Lankenau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankenau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lankenau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Lankenau families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Lankenau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lankenau families in 1891.
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What did your Lankenau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lankenau. 100% of Lankenau 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 Lankenau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lankenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lankenau 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lankenau. 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 404 military records available for the last name Lankenau. For the veterans among your Lankenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankenau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lankenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lankenau in 1962 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lankenau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lankenau 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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