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Lanch Family History

Lanch Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Lance.

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


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Where is the Lanch family from?

You can see how Lanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Lanch families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lanch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lanch families in 1911.
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What did your Lanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lanch. 50% of Lanch 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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanch 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Lanch. 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 246 military records available for the last name Lanch. For the veterans among your Lanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lanch in 1967 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanch 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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