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Langschmidt Family History

Langschmidt 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: Waldschmidt, Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Linscheid, Kleinschmidt

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Where is the Langschmidt family from?

You can see how Langschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langschmidt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Langschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Langschmidt families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Langschmidt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Langschmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langschmidt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Langschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langschmidt 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Langschmidt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Langschmidt. For the veterans among your Langschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langschmidt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Langschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Langschmidt in 1966 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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