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Lansdowne Family History

Lansdowne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lansdown.

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


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Where is the Lansdowne family from?

You can see how Lansdowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansdowne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansdowne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Lansdowne families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lansdowne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lansdowne families in 1891.
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What did your Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne. 43% of Lansdowne men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Lansdowne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansdowne were French Polisher and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Brerad Salesman
    15%
  • House Painter M Dr H
    15%
  • French Polisher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Worker
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Lansdowne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lansdowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansdowne 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Lansdowne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lansdowne. For the veterans among your Lansdowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansdowne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lansdowne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lansdowne in 1962 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lansdowne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lansdowne 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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