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Lanton Family History

Lanton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Langton.

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


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Where is the Lanton family from?

You can see how Lanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Lanton families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lanton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lanton families in 1891.
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What did your Lanton 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 Lanton. 50% of Lanton men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Lanton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Butcher Master
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanton 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 Lanton. 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 779 military records available for the last name Lanton. For the veterans among your Lanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Lanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lanton in 1959 was 40, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanton 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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