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Lantinga Family History

Lantinga 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: Lanting, Nanninga, Lansing, Lanning, Lantigua, Latting, Latina

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Where is the Lantinga family from?

You can see how Lantinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lantinga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lantinga families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Lantinga families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lantinga's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Lantinga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lantinga 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 Lantinga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lantinga. 100% of Lantinga men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Lantinga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Lantinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lantinga 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Lantinga. 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 17 military records available for the last name Lantinga. For the veterans among your Lantinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lantinga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lantinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lantinga in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lantinga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lantinga 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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