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Lant Family History

Lant Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Land with devoicing of the final consonant.

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


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Where is the Lant family from?

You can see how Lant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Lant families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lant families in 1891.
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What did your Lant 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 Lant. 43% of Lant men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Lant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lant were French Polisher and Retired.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • French Polisher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Retired
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lant 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 Lant. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lant. For the veterans among your Lant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lant lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lant in 1957 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lant 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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