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Langwasser Family History

Langwasser 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: Lancaster, Langager, Landmesser, Lagasse, Langner, Langelier

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Where is the Langwasser family from?

You can see how Langwasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langwasser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Langwasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Langwasser families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Langwasser's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Langwasser families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Langwasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langwasser 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Langwasser. 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 94 military records available for the last name Langwasser. For the veterans among your Langwasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langwasser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Langwasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Langwasser in 1963 was 56, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langwasser 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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