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Lansdon Family History

Lansdon Name Meaning

English: variant of Lansdown .

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


Similar surnames: Lansden, Lansdown, Lankton, Latson, Lansdowne, Layson, Landon, Randon

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Where is the Lansdon family from?

You can see how Lansdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansdon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Lansdon families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lansdon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lansdon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lansdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lansdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lansdon. 38% of Lansdon men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lansdon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lansdon were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lansdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lansdon 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Lansdon. 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 373 military records available for the last name Lansdon. For the veterans among your Lansdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lansdon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lansdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lansdon in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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