Lansdowne Family History

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Lansdowne Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Lansdown.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lansdon, Lansdown, Ransone, Lansden, Langhorn, Lansdale, Sandow

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Lansdowne Family Origin

Where is the Lansdowne family from?

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You can see how Lansdowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansdowne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansdowne families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Lansdowne families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lansdowne's in the UK. London had the highest population of Lansdowne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansdowne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lansdowne Family Occupations

What did your Lansdowne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Lansdowne. 6% of Lansdowne men worked as a General Labourer and 49% of Lansdowne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansdowne were French Polisher and Housekeeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Brerad Salesman
    2%
  • Civil Engineer
    2%
  • French Polisher
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    49%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Worker
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lansdowne Historical Records

What Lansdowne family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lansdowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansdowne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 824 immigration records available for the last name Lansdowne. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lansdowne. For the veterans among your Lansdowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lansdowne Life Expectancy

What is the average Lansdowne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lansdowne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lansdowne in 1962 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lansdowne

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