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Landfish Family History

Landfish Name 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: Landis, Candlish, Landrith, Anguish, Gladish, Landin, Andrich

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Where is the Landfish family from?

You can see how Landfish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landfish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Landfish families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Landfish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Landfish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landfish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landfish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Landfish. 100% of Landfish men worked as a Cabinet Maker. .

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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 1940

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Landfish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landfish 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Landfish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Landfish. For the veterans among your Landfish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landfish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Landfish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Landfish in 1973 was 73, and 80 in 1997.

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