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Landolt Name Meaning

South German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements lant ‘land territory’ + walt ‘power reign’.

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


Similar surnames: Landolfi, Langolf, Lando, Lander, Landoll, Landon, Pandolfo, Landry

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Where is the Landolt family from?

You can see how Landolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Landolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Landolt families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Landolt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Landolt families in 1880.
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What did your Landolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landolt. 30% of Landolt men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Landolt women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landolt were Chauffeur and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Landolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landolt 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Landolt. 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 655 military records available for the last name Landolt. For the veterans among your Landolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landolt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Landolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Landolt in 1943 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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