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Lancashire Family History

Lancashire Surname Meaning

From the county of Lancashire which is recorded as Lancastreshire in the 14th century. The place takes its name from the place-name Lancaster + Old English scīr ‘shire administrative district county’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lancashire family from?

You can see how Lancashire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancashire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lancashire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Lancashire families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lancashire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lancashire families in 1911.
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What did your Lancashire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lancashire. 100% of Lancashire men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lancashire women worked as a Servant.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Lancashire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lancashire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancashire 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lancashire. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lancashire. For the veterans among your Lancashire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancashire lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lancashire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lancashire in 1964 was 83, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lancashire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancashire 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.

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