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Lansden Family History

Lansden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lansdown.

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


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Where is the Lansden family from?

You can see how Lansden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lansden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Lansden families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lansden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lansden families in 1891.
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What did your Lansden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lansden. 100% of Lansden 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Lansden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansden 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Lansden. 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 521 military records available for the last name Lansden. For the veterans among your Lansden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lansden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lansden in 1959 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lansden 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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