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Lancor Family History

Lancor 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: Landor, Lancer, Lancon, Lancour, Lander, Lance, Lanier, Lando, Kantor

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Where is the Lancor family from?

You can see how Lancor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lancor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Lancor families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lancor's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lancor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lancor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lancor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lancor. 60% of Lancor women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Counter Girl
    40%
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Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Lancor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Lancor. 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 67 military records available for the last name Lancor. For the veterans among your Lancor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lancor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lancor in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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