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Lansden Family History

Lansden Name Meaning

English: variant of Lansdown .

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


Similar surnames: Lansdon, Masden, Lumsden, Amsden, Linden, Basden, Lansdown, Baisden

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Where is the Lansden family from?

You can see how Lansden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lansden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lansden families living in New Brunswick. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lansden's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Lansden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lansden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lansden. 19% of Lansden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lansden women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Common Labor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lansden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansden 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Lansden. 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 521 military records available for the last name Lansden. For the veterans among your Lansden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lansden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lansden in 1959 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

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