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Longanecker Family History

Longanecker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Langenecker (see Longenecker).

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


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Where is the Longanecker family from?

You can see how Longanecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longanecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Longanecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Longanecker families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Longanecker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Longanecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longanecker 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 Longanecker ancestors do for a living?

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

What Longanecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Longanecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longanecker 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Longanecker. 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 874 military records available for the last name Longanecker. For the veterans among your Longanecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longanecker lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Longanecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Longanecker in 1953 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Longanecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longanecker 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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