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Longenecker Family History

Longenecker Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Langenecker a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Langeneck from Old High German lang ‘long’ + egga ‘corner’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Longanecker, Longnecker, Longenberger, Landenberger, Schoenecker

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Where is the Longenecker family from?

You can see how Longenecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longenecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Longenecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Longenecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Longenecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Longenecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longenecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longenecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longenecker. 24% of Longenecker men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Longenecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longenecker were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Longenecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longenecker 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Longenecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Longenecker. For the veterans among your Longenecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longenecker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Longenecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Longenecker in 1947 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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