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Lansen Family History

Lansen 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: Gansen, Landen, Lassen, Jansen, Larsen, Lanser, Hansen, Langen

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Where is the Lansen family from?

You can see how Lansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lansen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lansen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lansen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansen 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 Lansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lansen. 36% of Lansen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lansen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansen were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%

What Lansen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansen 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Lansen. 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 198 military records available for the last name Lansen. For the veterans among your Lansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Lansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lansen in 1973 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lansen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lansen 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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