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Langkam Family History

Langkam 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: Langham, Langsam, Langan, Langa, Lanka, Mangham, Langman, Lanham

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Where is the Langkam family from?

You can see how Langkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langkam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Langkam families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Langkam's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Langkam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langkam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langkam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Langkam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Langkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langkam 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Langkam. 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 34 military records available for the last name Langkam. For the veterans among your Langkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langkam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Langkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Langkam in 1965 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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