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Lankin Family History

Lankin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish personal name Lanke of uncertain origin. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


Similar surnames: Hankin, Lakin, Larkin, Landin, Laskin, Langin, Mankin, Rankin, Lamkin

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Where is the Lankin family from?

You can see how Lankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lankin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 74 Lankin families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lankin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lankin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lankin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lankin. 32% of Lankin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lankin 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Lankin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 333 military records available for the last name Lankin. For the veterans among your Lankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Lankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lankin in 1947 was 32, and 80 in 2003.

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