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Langschmidt Family History

Langschmidt 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: Waldschmidt, Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Linscheid, Kleinschmidt

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Where is the Langschmidt family from?

You can see how Langschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langschmidt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Langschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Langschmidt families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Langschmidt's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Langschmidt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Langschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langschmidt 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Langschmidt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Langschmidt. For the veterans among your Langschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langschmidt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Langschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Langschmidt in 1966 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langschmidt 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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