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Langmeier Family History

Langmeier Surname 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: Fangmeier, Langelier, Linzmeier, Lenzmeier, Sandmeier, Lanier

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Where is the Langmeier family from?

You can see how Langmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langmeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langmeier families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Langmeier families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Langmeier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Langmeier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Langmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langmeier. 54% of Langmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Langmeier women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    54%
  • Engineer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Langmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Langmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langmeier 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Langmeier. 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 433 military records available for the last name Langmeier. For the veterans among your Langmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Langmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Langmeier in 1963 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langmeier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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