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Langelett Family History

Langelett 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: Angeletti, Langelier, Langley, Inglett, Angeles, Langel, Langeland

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Where is the Langelett family from?

You can see how Langelett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langelett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Langelett families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Langelett's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Langelett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langelett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langelett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Langelett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langelett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Langelett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Langelett. For the veterans among your Langelett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langelett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Langelett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Langelett in 1969 was 76, and 65 in 1997.

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