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Loudenslager Family History

Loudenslager Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lautenschläger (see Laudenslager).

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


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Where is the Loudenslager family from?

You can see how Loudenslager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loudenslager family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Loudenslager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Loudenslager families living in Virginia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Loudenslager's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Loudenslager families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loudenslager 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 Loudenslager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loudenslager. 23% of Loudenslager men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Loudenslager women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loudenslager were New Worker and Inspector.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Merchant Teacher
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

What Loudenslager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loudenslager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loudenslager 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Loudenslager. 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 Loudenslager. For the veterans among your Loudenslager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loudenslager lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Loudenslager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Loudenslager in 1952 was 42, and 90 in 2004.

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