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Langendorf Family History

Langendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called from Old High German lang ‘long’ + dative ending en + dorf ‘village’.

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


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Where is the Langendorf family from?

You can see how Langendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Langendorf families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Langendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Langendorf families in 1880.
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What did your Langendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langendorf. 22% of Langendorf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Langendorf women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langendorf were Carpenter and Patient.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Patient
    23%

What Langendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Langendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langendorf 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Langendorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Langendorf. For the veterans among your Langendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langendorf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Langendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Langendorf in 1958 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langendorf 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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