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Landsberger Family History

Landsberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Landsberg (see Landsberg).

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


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Where is the Landsberger family from?

You can see how Landsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landsberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Landsberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Landsberger families living in Surrey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Landsberger's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Landsberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landsberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Landsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landsberger. 43% of Landsberger men worked as a Farming and 50% of Landsberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landsberger were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Landsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Landsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landsberger 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Landsberger. 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 447 military records available for the last name Landsberger. For the veterans among your Landsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landsberger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Landsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Landsberger in 1945 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Landsberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landsberger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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