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Landerman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Landermann (see Lenderman ). Americanized form of German Lantermann (see Lanterman ). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Lander + Yiddish man (German Mann) ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Lenderman, Lauderman, Kinderman, Londergan, Angerman, Lundergan

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Where is the Landerman family from?

You can see how Landerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Landerman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Landerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Landerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landerman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Landerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landerman 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Landerman. 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 333 military records available for the last name Landerman. For the veterans among your Landerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Landerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Landerman in 1962 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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