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Landsmann Family History

Landsmann 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: Landsman, Landmann, Sandmann, Landman, Hansmann, Lindemann, Landesman

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Where is the Landsmann family from?

You can see how Landsmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landsmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Landsmann families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Landsmann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Landsmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Landsmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landsmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landsmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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What Landsmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Landsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landsmann 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Landsmann. 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 397 military records available for the last name Landsmann. For the veterans among your Landsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landsmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Landsmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Landsmann in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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