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Langohr Family History

Langohr 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: Langner, Langer, Lango, Langolf, Landor, Langrehr, Lancour, Langone

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Where is the Langohr family from?

You can see how Langohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langohr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langohr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Langohr families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Langohr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Langohr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langohr 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 Langohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langohr. 34% of Langohr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Langohr 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Langohr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Langohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langohr 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Langohr. 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 408 military records available for the last name Langohr. For the veterans among your Langohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langohr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Langohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Langohr in 1964 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langohr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langohr 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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