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Langefels Family History

Langefels 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: Langenfeld, Landefeld, Angeles, Langel, Langfield, Langness

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Where is the Langefels family from?

You can see how Langefels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langefels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Langefels family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Langefels's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Langefels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langefels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langefels ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Langefels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langefels 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Langefels. 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 13 military records available for the last name Langefels. For the veterans among your Langefels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langefels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Langefels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Langefels in 1965 was 79, and 91 in 1997.

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