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Landenberg Family History

Landenberg 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: Lindenberg, Langenberg, Vandenberg, Vandenburg, Landsberg

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Where is the Landenberg family from?

You can see how Landenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Landenberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Landenberg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Landenberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Landenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landenberg. 47% of Landenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Landenberg women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Landenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landenberg 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Landenberg. 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 277 military records available for the last name Landenberg. For the veterans among your Landenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Landenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Landenberg in 1962 was 73, and 66 in 2002.

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