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Langbein Family History

Langbein Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a person with long legs from Middle High German long + bein ‘bone leg’.

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


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Where is the Langbein family from?

You can see how Langbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langbein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Langbein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Langbein families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Langbein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Langbein families in 1891.
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What did your Langbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langbein. 21% of Langbein men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Langbein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langbein were Farmer and Office 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Folder
    13%
  • Office Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Langbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langbein 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Langbein. 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 Langbein. For the veterans among your Langbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langbein lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Langbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Langbein in 1951 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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