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Lantor Family History

Lantor 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: Kantor, Santor, Cantor, Landor, Lanter, Mantor, Linton, Pastor

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Where is the Lantor family from?

You can see how Lantor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lantor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lantor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lantor family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Lantor's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lantor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lantor 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 156 census records available for the last name Lantor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lantor 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Lantor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lantor. For the veterans among your Lantor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lantor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lantor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lantor in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lantor 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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