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Lanx Family History

Lanx 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: Lang, Lane, Land, Lax, Lann, Lan, Lank, Lant, Lana, Lans

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Where is the Lanx family from?

You can see how Lanx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanx family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lanx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Lanx families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lanx's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lanx families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanx surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Lanx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanx 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Lanx. 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 30 military records available for the last name Lanx. For the veterans among your Lanx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanx lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanx 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanx

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