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Lankester Family History

Lankester Surname Meaning

see Lancaster.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lankester family from?

You can see how Lankester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lankester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Lankester families living in Suffolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lankester's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Lankester families in 1891.
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What did your Lankester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lankester. 24% of Lankester men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Lankester women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lankester were Quantity Surveyor and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • Insurance Broker
    12%
  • Quantity Surveyor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Lankester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lankester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lankester 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Lankester. 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 458 military records available for the last name Lankester. For the veterans among your Lankester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankester lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Lankester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lankester in 1958 was 48, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lankester 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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