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Landreth Family History

Landreth Surname Meaning

English (mainly northeastern) and Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Landreth family from?

You can see how Landreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 61 Landreth families living in Northumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Landreth's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Landreth families in 1891.
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What did your Landreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Landreth. 100% of Landreth men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Landreth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%

What Landreth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Landreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landreth 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 Landreth. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Landreth. For the veterans among your Landreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landreth lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Landreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Landreth in 1946 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landreth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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