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Early Origins of the Landers family

The surname Landers was first found in Switzerland, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Chronicles suggest that the name did not always mean "von dem Land," that is "from the country-side," but, could also be either the mediaeval form of "Latte" (a crossbar) or refer to a boat landing.

Early History of the Landers family

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Landers Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Landt, Lande, Landes, Landmann, Landtmann, Landman, Landtman, Lander, Landen, Landerer, Landers, Landmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Landers family

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Landers Ranking

In the United States, the name Landers is the 1,616^th most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1

Landers migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Landers Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

William Landers, who landed in Virginia in 1666 2

Landers Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

William Landers and John Landers, who arrived in Philadelphia along with Michael in 1790

Landers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Robert Landers, who landed in Maryland in 1824 2
Edward Landers, who arrived in New York, NY in 1829 2
Michael D Landers, who arrived in New York, NY in 1829 2
George Landers, who arrived in Maryland in 1833 2
Helen Landers, who landed in Maryland in 1834 2
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Landers migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Landers Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Jabez Landers U.E. who settled in Eastern District [Cornwall], Ontario c. 1784 3

Landers Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Landers, aged 40, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Ann & Mary" from Cork, Ireland
Catherine Landers, aged 30, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Ann & Mary" from Cork, Ireland

Landers migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Landers Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Richard Landers, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "England"on 28th April 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
Sarah Landers, aged 23, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Norman"
Isabella Landers, aged 26, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship "Ramillies" 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Landers (post 1700) +

Harry Landers (1921-2018), born Harry Sorokin, an American character actor, best known for his recurring role as Dr. Ted Hoffman on the television series Ben Casey
Sherman George Landers (1898-1994), American track and field athlete who competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics
Robert Landers (b. 1944), American cattle farmer and golfer
Muriel Landers (1921-1977), American actress, singer and dancer
Rodney Landers (b. 1986), American football player
Franklin Landers (1825-1901), U.S. Representative from Indiana
Timothy Gerard Landers (b. 1956), American bass guitarist, composer and record producer
Judy Landers (b. 1958), American film and television actress
Lew Landers (1901-1962), prolific American film and television director
Audrey Landers (b. 1956), German American actress and singer
... (Another 27 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 24th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/england
South Australian Register Tuesday 11 January 1853. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) RAMILLIES 1860. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/ramillies1860.shtml