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Lantka Family History

Lantka 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: Latka, Lanka, Laska, Landa, Ranta, Lansky, Tanaka, Lanza, Lantz

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Where is the Lantka family from?

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

What did your Lantka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lantka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Lantka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lantka 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lantka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lantka. For the veterans among your Lantka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lantka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Lantka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lantka in 1967 was 91, and 81 in 1996.

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