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Landell Family History

Landell Surname Meaning

Scottish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Landells a habitational name from the district of Landelle(s) in Manche (France).

It is recorded in the placenames Saint-Martin-de-Landelle and Saint-Brice-de-Landelles.

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


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Where is the Landell family from?

You can see how Landell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Landell families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Landell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Landell families in 1891.
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What did your Landell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Landell. 100% of Landell 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Landell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landell 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Landell. 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 211 military records available for the last name Landell. For the veterans among your Landell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Landell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Landell in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landell 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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