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Landenberger Family History

Landenberger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Landenberg in Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Landenberger family from?

You can see how Landenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Landenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Landenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Landenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Landenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landenberger 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 Landenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landenberger. 29% of Landenberger men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Landenberger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landenberger were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

What Landenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Landenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landenberger 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Landenberger. 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 878 military records available for the last name Landenberger. For the veterans among your Landenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landenberger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Landenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Landenberger in 1957 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landenberger 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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