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Lanich Family History

Lanich Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Lehnich or its variant Lenich which is ultimately of Sorbian origin a status name for a feudal tenant (see Lenik ). Americanized form of Slovenian Lenič and Croatian Lenić (see Lenich ).

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


Similar surnames: Raich, Lanik, Lasich, Danish, Lach, Laning, Hanisch, Habich, Lamica

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Where is the Lanich family from?

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

What did your Lanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanich. 67% of Lanich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lanich women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanich were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanich 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Lanich. 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 227 military records available for the last name Lanich. For the veterans among your Lanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Lanich in 1954 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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