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Landrum Family History

Landrum Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Irish Landrigan (see Lonergan). This surname is common in GA.

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


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Where is the Landrum family from?

You can see how Landrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Landrum families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Landrum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Landrum families in 1891.
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What did your Landrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Landrum. 60% of Landrum men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Landrum 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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Landrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landrum 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 Landrum. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Landrum. For the veterans among your Landrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landrum lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Landrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Landrum in 1944 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landrum 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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