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Langner Family History

Langner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Langen or Langenau in Germany, Bohemia, and Silesia.

This surname is also found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Langner family from?

You can see how Langner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Langner families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Langner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Langner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langner 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 Langner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Langner. 100% of Langner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Langner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Langner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Langner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Langner. For the veterans among your Langner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Langner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Langner in 1950 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langner 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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