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Lanko Family History

Lanko 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: Lando, Janko, Danko, Panko, Lank, Lanzo, Manko, Lango, Lacko, Lasko

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Where is the Lanko family from?

You can see how Lanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lanko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lanko family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lanko's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Lanko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lanko 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 Lanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lanko. 38% of Lanko men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lanko women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanko were Miner 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Lanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Lanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanko 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Lanko. 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 180 military records available for the last name Lanko. For the veterans among your Lanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lanko in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanko 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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