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Lanitis Family History

Lanitis 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: Lantis, Maniatis, Landis, Lanius, Yantis, Antis, Politis, Danis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Lanitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanitis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lanitis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lanitis. For the veterans among your Lanitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanitis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Lanitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lanitis in 1972 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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