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Langrehr Family History

Langrehr Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Langreder near Hanover.

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


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Where is the Langrehr family from?

You can see how Langrehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langrehr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langrehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Langrehr families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Langrehr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Langrehr families in 1880.
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What did your Langrehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langrehr. 36% of Langrehr men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Langrehr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langrehr were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Secy Finance Carp
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Langrehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Langrehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langrehr 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Langrehr. 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 297 military records available for the last name Langrehr. For the veterans among your Langrehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langrehr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Langrehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Langrehr in 1965 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

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