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Lancet Family History

Lancet Surname 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: Lance, Lancey, Lancer, Lander, Lane, Lanier, Lande, Hance, Cancel

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Where is the Lancet family from?

You can see how Lancet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lancet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lancet families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lancet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lancet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lancet 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 Lancet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lancet. 100% of Lancet 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Lancet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lancet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancet 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lancet. 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 194 military records available for the last name Lancet. For the veterans among your Lancet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancet lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Lancet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lancet in 1952 was 54, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lancet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancet 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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