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Langreder Family History

Langreder 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, Lander, Langner, Lagree, Langelier, Langer, Langager

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Where is the Langreder family from?

You can see how Langreder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langreder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Langreder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Langreder families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Langreder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Langreder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langreder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langreder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langreder. 50% of Langreder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Langreder women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Handy Man
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Langreder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Langreder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langreder 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Langreder. 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 74 military records available for the last name Langreder. For the veterans among your Langreder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langreder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Langreder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Langreder in 1956 was 43, and 73 in 2003.

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