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Lanbert Family History

Lanbert 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: Lambert, Laubert, Lannert, Albert, Tabbert, Lander, Lanier, Halbert

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Where is the Lanbert family from?

You can see how Lanbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanbert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lanbert family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lanbert's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Lanbert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanbert 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 Lanbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanbert. 29% of Lanbert men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Lanbert women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanbert were Clerk and 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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Cook
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lanbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanbert 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Lanbert. 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 309 military records available for the last name Lanbert. For the veterans among your Lanbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanbert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Lanbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lanbert in 1975 was 56, and 97 in 1988.

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