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Langester Family History

Langester 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: Lancaster, Langelier, Sangster, Bangerter, Nungester, Langner

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Where is the Langester family from?

You can see how Langester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langester family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Langester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Langester family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Langester's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Langester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Langester. 67% of Langester men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Langester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langester 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Langester. 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 18 military records available for the last name Langester. For the veterans among your Langester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langester lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Langester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Langester in 1975 was 71, and 87 in 1996.

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