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Lansdown Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Lansdown in Langridge (Somerset) which is recorded as Launtesdon in 1230 probably derived from the Old English langet ‘long strip of land’ + dūn ‘hill’. Compare Lansden Lansdon and Lansdowne .

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


Similar surnames: Langdon, Lindon, Langston, Ashdown, Anslow, Lansdon, Landon, Sandow

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Where is the Lansdown family from?

You can see how Lansdown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lansdown family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lansdown families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Lansdown families living in British Columbia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lansdown's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lansdown families in 1911.
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What did your Lansdown ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lansdown. 100% of Lansdown men worked as a Student. .

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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

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Lansdown lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lansdown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lansdown in 1955 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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