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Lanos Family History

Lanos 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: Banos, Lagos, Lazos, Janos, Danos, Panos, Nanos, Manos, Llanos, Lans

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Where is the Lanos family from?

You can see how Lanos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lanos family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanos's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lanos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanos. 42% of Lanos men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Lanos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanos 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Lanos. 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 92 military records available for the last name Lanos. For the veterans among your Lanos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lanos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lanos in 1962 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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