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Landgraf Family History

Landgraf Name Meaning

German: status name for a royal judge and administrator of a province (Middle High German lant + grāve) or a nickname for a servant in the household of one.

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


Similar surnames: Markgraf, Lander, Zentgraf, Langsam, Landau, Landsman, Mander, Langa

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Where is the Landgraf family from?

You can see how Landgraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landgraf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Landgraf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Landgraf families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Landgraf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Landgraf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Landgraf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Landgraf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Landgraf. 15% of Landgraf men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Landgraf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Landgraf were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Landgraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landgraf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Landgraf. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Landgraf. For the veterans among your Landgraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landgraf lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Landgraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Landgraf in 1956 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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