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Langsam Family History

Langsam Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German lancsam German langsam ‘slow’.

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


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Where is the Langsam family from?

You can see how Langsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langsam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Langsam family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Langsam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Langsam families in 1891.
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What did your Langsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Langsam. 100% of Langsam women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Langsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langsam 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Langsam. 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 207 military records available for the last name Langsam. For the veterans among your Langsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langsam lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Langsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Langsam in 1959 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langsam 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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