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Langseth Family History

Langseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Langset from lang ‘long’ + set ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


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Where is the Langseth family from?

You can see how Langseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Langseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Langseth families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Langseth's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Langseth families in 1891.
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What did your Langseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langseth. 38% of Langseth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Langseth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langseth were Salesman and Telephone Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Student Nurse
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langseth 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Langseth. 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 512 military records available for the last name Langseth. For the veterans among your Langseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langseth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Langseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Langseth in 1950 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langseth 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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