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Lansberg Family History

Lansberg 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: Landsberg, Langberg, Landberg, Sandberg, Lamberg, Wangberg, Linberg

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Where is the Lansberg family from?

You can see how Lansberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lansberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lansberg families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lansberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lansberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lansberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lansberg. 39% of Lansberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lansberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansberg were Farmer and Clerical. .

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lansberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansberg 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Lansberg. 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 105 military records available for the last name Lansberg. For the veterans among your Lansberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Lansberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lansberg in 1959 was 55, and 94 in 2002.

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