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Langmeyer Family History

Langmeyer 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, Sandmeyer, Langner, Langelier, Langley, Langer, Kammeyer

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Where is the Langmeyer family from?

You can see how Langmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Langmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Langmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Langmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Langmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langmeyer 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 Langmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Langmeyer. 34% of Langmeyer men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Langmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Langmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langmeyer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Langmeyer. 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 180 military records available for the last name Langmeyer. For the veterans among your Langmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Langmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Langmeyer in 1963 was 36, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langmeyer 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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