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Landris Family History

Landris 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: Andris, Landis, Landrus, Landin, Landress, Andros, Laris, Andres

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Where is the Landris family from?

You can see how Landris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Landris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Landris family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Landris's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Landris families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landris 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 Landris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Landris. 100% of Landris men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Landris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Landris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landris 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Landris. 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 28 military records available for the last name Landris. For the veterans among your Landris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landris lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Landris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Landris in 1970 was 53, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landris 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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