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Lanka Family History

Lanka Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): variant of Khandayat surname lenka Telugu ‘servant’ used to refer to personal guards of the king.

Latvian: topographic name from lanka ‘marshy meadow’.

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


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Where is the Lanka family from?

You can see how Lanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lanka family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lanka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lanka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanka 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 Lanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lanka. 58% of Lanka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cutter
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanka 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Lanka. 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 317 military records available for the last name Lanka. For the veterans among your Lanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lanka in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanka 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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