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Lansley Family History

Lansley Surname Meaning

see Lanceley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lansley family from?

You can see how Lansley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Lansley families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lansley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Lansley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansley 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 Lansley 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 Lansley. 25% of Lansley men worked as a Gardener and 74% of Lansley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansley were Bricklayer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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
    25%
  • Farm Carter
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

What Lansley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lansley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansley 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Lansley. 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 701 military records available for the last name Lansley. For the veterans among your Lansley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lansley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lansley in 1963 was 85, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lansley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lansley 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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