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Laeng Family History

Laeng Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lang, Leng, Layng, Laing, Wang, Yang, Kang, Feng, Tang, Pang

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Where is the Laeng family from?

You can see how Laeng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laeng family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laeng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Laeng families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Laeng's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Laeng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laeng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laeng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laeng. 100% of Laeng men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Laeng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laeng 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Laeng. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Laeng. For the veterans among your Laeng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laeng lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Laeng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Laeng in 1963 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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