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Landwehr Family History

Landwehr Surname Meaning

North German is composed of the elements Middle Low German lant ‘land’ + were ‘defender’.

It serves as a status name for a border guard or watchman on the ramparts.

This term is also a habitational name derived from various locations in northern Germany that are similarly named.

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


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Where is the Landwehr family from?

You can see how Landwehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landwehr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Landwehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Landwehr family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Landwehr's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Landwehr families in 1891.
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What did your Landwehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landwehr. 24% of Landwehr men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Landwehr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landwehr were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Landwehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landwehr 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 Landwehr. 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 45,000 military records available for the last name Landwehr. For the veterans among your Landwehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landwehr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Landwehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Landwehr in 1943 was 19, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landwehr 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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