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Lands Family History

Lands Surname Meaning

English: variant of Land.

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


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Where is the Lands family from?

You can see how Lands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lands families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 59 Lands families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lands's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lands families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lands 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 Lands 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 Lands. 50% of Lands men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Lands women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lands were General Dealer and Laundry Worker.

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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
    50%
  • General Dealer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Laundry Hand
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Laundry Worker
    8%

What Lands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lands 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 Lands. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Lands. For the veterans among your Lands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lands lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lands in 1948 was 38, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lands

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lands 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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