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Langenhagen Family History

Langenhagen 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: Falkenhagen, Ziegenhagen, Bugenhagen, Levenhagen, Langenkamp

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Where is the Langenhagen family from?

You can see how Langenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langenhagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Langenhagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Langenhagen families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Langenhagen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Langenhagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langenhagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Langenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langenhagen 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Langenhagen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Langenhagen. For the veterans among your Langenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langenhagen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Langenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Langenhagen in 1969 was 63, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langenhagen 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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