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Lansing Family History

Lansing Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Lanso a pet form of ancient Germanic names composed with the element land- ‘land territory’.

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


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Where is the Lansing family from?

You can see how Lansing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lansing family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lansing's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lansing families in 1891.
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What did your Lansing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lansing. 100% of Lansing 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 30,000 census records available for the last name Lansing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansing 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lansing. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Lansing. For the veterans among your Lansing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansing lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lansing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lansing in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lansing 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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