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Lange Family History

Lange Surname Meaning

German, Scandinavian and Dutch: variant of Lang ‘long’. This surname is also found in Poland and in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare De Lange.

French: variant with fused definite article l' of Ange. Compare Longe.

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


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Where is the Lange family from?

You can see how Lange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lange family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lange families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 145 Lange families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lange's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lange families in 1891.
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What did your Lange ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lange. 43% of Lange men worked as a Mechanic and 80% of Lange women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lange were Private Means and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mechanic
    43%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    29%
  • Private Means
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Lange family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144,000 census records available for the last name Lange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lange 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 54,000 immigration records available for the last name Lange. 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 80,000 military records available for the last name Lange. For the veterans among your Lange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lange lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lange in 1942 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lange 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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