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Landt Family History

Landt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Land

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


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Where is the Landt family from?

You can see how Landt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Landt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Landt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Landt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landt 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 Landt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landt. 35% of Landt men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Landt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landt were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Landt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Landt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landt 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Landt. 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 983 military records available for the last name Landt. For the veterans among your Landt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Landt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Landt in 1960 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Landt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landt 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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