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Landwehr Name Meaning

North German:: composed of the elements Middle Low German lant ‘land’ + were ‘defender’ status name for a border guard watchman on the ramparts. habitational name from any of various places in northern Germany so named.

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


Similar surnames: Lander, Landherr, Lender, Ander, Xander, Mander, Lanter, Langrehr

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Where is the Landwehr family from?

You can see how Landwehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landwehr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Landwehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Landwehr families living in Missouri. This was about 16% of all the recorded Landwehr's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Landwehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landwehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landwehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landwehr. 24% of Landwehr men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Landwehr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landwehr were Proprietor 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Landwehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landwehr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Landwehr. 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 45,000 military records available for the last name Landwehr. For the veterans among your Landwehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landwehr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Landwehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Landwehr in 1943 was 19, and 74 in 2004.

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