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Lankford Family History

Lankford Surname Meaning

English: apparently a variant of Langford.

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


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Where is the Lankford family from?

You can see how Lankford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lankford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Lankford families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lankford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lankford families in 1891.
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What did your Lankford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lankford. 100% of Lankford 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%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lankford. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Lankford. For the veterans among your Lankford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankford lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lankford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lankford in 1943 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lankford 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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