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Landis Name Meaning

Swiss German and South German: nickname for a highwayman or for someone who lays waste to the land Middle High German landoese. The surname of Swiss German origin is also found in France (Alsace) where it is rare. Compare Landes and Lantis . Americanized form of German Landers Alternatively an altered form of Landers Compare Landess .

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


Similar surnames: Lander, Land, Lantis, Lavis, Lands, Alanis, Andis, Landt, Lande

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Where is the Landis family from?

You can see how Landis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Landis families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Landis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Landis families in 1911.
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What did your Landis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Landis. 64% of Landis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Landis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landis 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Landis. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Landis. For the veterans among your Landis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landis lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Landis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Landis in 1941 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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