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Lantier Family History

Lantier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Lanthier and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Lantier family from?

You can see how Lantier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lantier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lantier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 146 Lantier families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Lantier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lantier families in 1911.
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What did your Lantier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lantier. 34% of Lantier men worked as a Journalier and 60% of Lantier women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lantier were Cultivateur and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Cult
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Lantier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lantier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lantier 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lantier. 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 521 military records available for the last name Lantier. For the veterans among your Lantier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lantier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lantier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lantier in 1950 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lantier 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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