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Lanata Family History

Lanata Name 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: Landa, Arata, Ranta, Nagata, Salata, Granata, Tanaka, Anaya, Lanza

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Where is the Lanata family from?

You can see how Lanata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanata family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lanata family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanata's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lanata families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanata. 34% of Lanata men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Lanata women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Grocery Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanata 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Lanata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Lanata. For the veterans among your Lanata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanata lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lanata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lanata in 1960 was 45, and 85 in 2003.

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