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Lanpher Family History

Lanpher Surname Meaning

Welsh and English: variant of Lanfear.

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


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Where is the Lanpher family from?

You can see how Lanpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanpher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanpher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Lanpher families living in Norfolk. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lanpher's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lanpher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanpher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lanpher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanpher. 28% of Lanpher men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Lanpher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanpher were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Supervisor
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lanpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanpher 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Lanpher. 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 466 military records available for the last name Lanpher. For the veterans among your Lanpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanpher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lanpher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lanpher in 1956 was 60, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanpher 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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