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Lantman Family History

Lantman 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: Langman, Landman, Hantman, Lanman, Antman, Lachman, Oatman, Langan

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Where is the Lantman family from?

You can see how Lantman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lantman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lantman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lantman families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lantman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lantman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lantman 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 Lantman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lantman. 40% of Lantman men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Lantman women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Lantman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Lantman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lantman 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Lantman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lantman. For the veterans among your Lantman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lantman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lantman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lantman in 1951 was 28, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lantman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lantman 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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