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Langerak Family History

Langerak 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: Langer, Langerman, Langerud, Lander, Lanier, Langner, Langham, Sanger

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Where is the Langerak family from?

You can see how Langerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langerak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langerak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Langerak families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Langerak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Langerak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langerak 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 Langerak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Langerak. 67% of Langerak men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Langerak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Langerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langerak 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Langerak. 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 100 military records available for the last name Langerak. For the veterans among your Langerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langerak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Langerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Langerak in 1968 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langerak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langerak 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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