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Lengeman Family History

Lengeman 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: Engeman, Hegeman, Venneman, Tangeman, Lineman, Henneman, Logeman

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Where is the Lengeman family from?

You can see how Lengeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lengeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lengeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lengeman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lengeman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lengeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lengeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lengeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Lengeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lengeman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lengeman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Lengeman. For the veterans among your Lengeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lengeman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Lengeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lengeman in 1950 was 46, and 60 in 2003.

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