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Lengel Family History

Lengel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Lengyel.

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


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Where is the Lengel family from?

You can see how Lengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lengel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lengel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lengel families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lengel's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Lengel families in 1891.
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What did your Lengel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lengel. 100% of Lengel 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lengel 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Lengel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lengel. For the veterans among your Lengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lengel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lengel in 1959 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lengel 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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