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Lanfer Family History

Lanfer 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: Lander, Lanier, Laufer, Lanfear, Langer, Lancer, Lanser, Lanzer

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Where is the Lanfer family from?

You can see how Lanfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanfer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lanfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lanfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanfer 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 Lanfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanfer. 20% of Lanfer men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Lanfer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanfer were Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanfer 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 Lanfer. 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 230 military records available for the last name Lanfer. For the veterans among your Lanfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanfer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Lanfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lanfer in 1970 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

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