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Langenstein Family History

Langenstein 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: Laubenstein, Augenstein, Falkenstein, Levenstein, Lowenstein

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Where is the Langenstein family from?

You can see how Langenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Langenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Langenstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Langenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Langenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Langenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langenstein. 45% of Langenstein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Langenstein women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Langenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Langenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langenstein 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Langenstein. 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 389 military records available for the last name Langenstein. For the veterans among your Langenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langenstein lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Langenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Langenstein in 1956 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langenstein 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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