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Landsom Family History

Landsom 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: Lando, Landon, Landrum, Landor, Ransom, Langsam, Lannom, Landstrom

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Where is the Landsom family from?

You can see how Landsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landsom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Landsom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Landsom family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Landsom's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Landsom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landsom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landsom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Landsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landsom 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Landsom. 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 15 military records available for the last name Landsom. For the veterans among your Landsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landsom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Landsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Landsom in 1971 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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