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Landrey Name Meaning

French: variant of Landry and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Landrey is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Lundry, Mandry, Andree, Lindsey, Fandrey, Wandrey, Lohrey, Handley

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Where is the Landrey family from?

You can see how Landrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 113 Landrey families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Landrey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Landrey families in 1911.
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What did your Landrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Landrey. 23% of Landrey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Landrey women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landrey were Fils Cultivateur and House Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Manager
    60%
  • House Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Landrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landrey 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Landrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 403 military records available for the last name Landrey. For the veterans among your Landrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landrey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Landrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Landrey in 1961 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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