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John Lander Family History

John Lander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bohlander, Bolander, Englander, Helander, Sjolander, Kolander

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Where is the John Lander family from?

You can see how John Lander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The John Lander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 John Lander family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded John Lander's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of John Lander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the John Lander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name John Lander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, John Lander 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 4 immigration records available for the last name John Lander. 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 John Lander. For the veterans among your John Lander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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