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Langjahr Family History

Langjahr 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: Langrehr, Langner, Langham, Langdale, Langan, Lanfear, Langer

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Where is the Langjahr family from?

You can see how Langjahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langjahr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Langjahr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Langjahr families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Langjahr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Langjahr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langjahr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langjahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painterdecorator and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langjahr. 25% of Langjahr men worked as a Painterdecorator and 100% of Langjahr women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Painterdecorator
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Langjahr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Langjahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langjahr 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Langjahr. 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 138 military records available for the last name Langjahr. For the veterans among your Langjahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langjahr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Langjahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Langjahr in 1965 was 55, and 48 in 2004.

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