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Landrew Family History

Landrew 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: Andrew, Landrey, Lander, Lande, Andrews, Landress, Andre, Landen

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Where is the Landrew family from?

You can see how Landrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landrew family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Landrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Landrew families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Landrew's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Landrew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landrew ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Landrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landrew 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Landrew. 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 18 military records available for the last name Landrew. For the veterans among your Landrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landrew lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Landrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Landrew in 1970 was 35, and 49 in 1999.

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