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Landsem Family History

Landsem 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: Lander, Lindsey, Lande, Landen, Lanese, Landrum, Landes, Langsam

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Where is the Landsem family from?

You can see how Landsem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landsem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Landsem family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Landsem's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Landsem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landsem 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 Landsem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Landsem. 50% of Landsem men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Landsem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Landsem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landsem 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Landsem. 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 54 military records available for the last name Landsem. For the veterans among your Landsem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landsem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Landsem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Landsem in 1964 was 90, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Landsem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landsem 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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