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Lanctot Family History

Lanctot Surname Meaning

French (also Lanctôt): variant of Lanqueteau (or in North America an altered form of this) from Anqueteau a derivative of the personal name Anquetil (see Anctil) with fused definite article l'.

Both forms of the surname Lanctot and Lanqueteau are virtually non-existing in France.

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


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Where is the Lanctot family from?

You can see how Lanctot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanctot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lanctot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 333 Lanctot families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Lanctot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lanctot families in 1911.
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What did your Lanctot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Brodeuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lanctot. 37% of Lanctot men worked as a Journalier and 17% of Lanctot women worked as a Brodeuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanctot were Labourer and Operatrice.

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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

  • Journalier
    37%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Brodeuse
    17%
  • Institutrice
    17%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Operatrice
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lanctot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanctot 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Lanctot. 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 797 military records available for the last name Lanctot. For the veterans among your Lanctot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanctot lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lanctot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lanctot in 1958 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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