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Landefeld Family History

Landefeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Landefeld family from?

You can see how Landefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landefeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Landefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Landefeld families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Landefeld's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Landefeld families in 1911.
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What did your Landefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landefeld. 40% of Landefeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Landefeld women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Landefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Landefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landefeld 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Landefeld. 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 279 military records available for the last name Landefeld. For the veterans among your Landefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landefeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Landefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Landefeld in 1964 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Landefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landefeld 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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