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Lansky Name Meaning

Czech (Lánský) and Slovak (Lánsky): topographic name from a derivative of Old Czech and Slovak lán ‘large field’ (see Lanik ). It may also be a habitational name from any of several places called Lány named with this element. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from the village of Lan or Lanskaya now in Belarus.

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


Similar surnames: Plansky, Lesky, Linsky, Lasky, Laska, Dansky, Slansky, Laski, Ulanski

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Where is the Lansky family from?

You can see how Lansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lansky families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lansky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lansky families in 1911.
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What did your Lansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lansky. 20% of Lansky men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Lansky women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansky were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    27%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lansky. 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 394 military records available for the last name Lansky. For the veterans among your Lansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lansky in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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