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Landfried Name Meaning

South German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements land ‘land territory’ (see Land ) + fred frid ‘peace’. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


Similar surnames: Manfred, Lander, Gottfried, Landin, Manfredo, Leibfried, Landgren

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Where is the Landfried family from?

You can see how Landfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landfried family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Landfried families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Landfried families living in Sussex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Landfried's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Landfried families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landfried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Landfried. 100% of Landfried 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 Landfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landfried 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Landfried. 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 746 military records available for the last name Landfried. For the veterans among your Landfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landfried lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Landfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Landfried in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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