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Landay Family History

Landay Surname Meaning

English: variant of Laney

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


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Where is the Landay family from?

You can see how Landay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Landay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Landay families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Landay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Landay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landay 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 Landay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Landay. 100% of Landay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Landay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landay 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Landay. 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 296 military records available for the last name Landay. For the veterans among your Landay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Landay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Landay in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Landay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landay 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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