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Lancto Family History

Lancto Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lanctot.

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


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Where is the Lancto family from?

You can see how Lancto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lancto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lancto families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lancto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lancto families in 1911.
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What did your Lancto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lancto. 50% of Lancto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lancto women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lancto were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Lancto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lancto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancto 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lancto. 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 100 military records available for the last name Lancto. For the veterans among your Lancto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancto lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lancto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lancto in 1960 was 28, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lancto 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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