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Landgon Family History

Landgon 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: Landon, London, Lando, Landin, Langan, Lango, Lindon, Langton, Landen

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Where is the Landgon family from?

You can see how Landgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landgon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Landgon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Landgon families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Landgon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Landgon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landgon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landgon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Postmaster were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landgon. 24% of Landgon men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Landgon women worked as a Postmaster. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • School
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Postmaster
    100%
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Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Landgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landgon 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Landgon. 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 46 military records available for the last name Landgon. For the veterans among your Landgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landgon lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Landgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Landgon in 1992 was 42, and 77 in 2001.

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