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Lanzon Family History

Lanzon 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: Lanzo, Landon, Lanyon, Lauzon, Lancon, Lanzone, Lannon, Linton

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Where is the Lanzon family from?

You can see how Lanzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanzon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lanzon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Lanzon families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lanzon's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Lanzon families in 1880.
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What did your Lanzon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanzon. 50% of Lanzon men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Lanzon women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Wood Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lanzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanzon 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Lanzon. 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 423 military records available for the last name Lanzon. For the veterans among your Lanzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanzon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Lanzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lanzon in 1969 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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