Lanius Family History

Lanius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of an occupational name meaning ‘butcher’.

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

Similar surnames: Lenius, Lucius, Banis, Hanus, Lanier, Lans, Danis, Janis, Manis, Kanis

34,000 record(s) for Lanius

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
682	Military Records
245	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
26K	Member Trees

Where is the Lanius family from?

You can see how Lanius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lanius families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lanius's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lanius families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lanius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanius. 38% of Lanius men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lanius women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanius were Janitor and Housewife.

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

38%

Laborer

15%

Salesman

12%

Janitor

8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

67%

Housewife

34%

What Lanius family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Lanius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 245 immigration records available for the last name Lanius. 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.

Military Records

There are 682 military records available for the last name Lanius. For the veterans among your Lanius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lanius lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lanius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lanius in 1950 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanius ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.