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Lansdell Family History

Lansdell Name Meaning

English: variant of Lonsdale .

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


Similar surnames: Ransdell, Lansdale, Randell, Sandell, Lansden, Landoll, Hansell

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Where is the Lansdell family from?

You can see how Lansdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansdell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Lansdell families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lansdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lansdell families in 1891.
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What did your Lansdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cable Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lansdell. 28% of Lansdell men worked as a Cable Machinist and 83% of Lansdell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansdell were Farm Labourer and House Duties (unpaid). .

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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 1939

  • Cable Machinist
    28%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Blacksmith
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    2%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lansdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansdell 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 948 immigration records available for the last name Lansdell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 644 military records available for the last name Lansdell. For the veterans among your Lansdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansdell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lansdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lansdell in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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