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Lanther Family History

Lanther Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Panther, Lather, Lanthier, Lawther, Lanter, Lanpher, Lantier, Lantzer

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Where is the Lanther family from?

You can see how Lanther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lanther families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lanther family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanther's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lanther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanther 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 Lanther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lanther. 50% of Lanther men worked as a Cult.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Lanther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Lanther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanther 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Lanther. 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 37 military records available for the last name Lanther. For the veterans among your Lanther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanther lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Lanther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lanther in 1979 was 84, and 85 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanther 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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