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Langerman Name Meaning

German (Langermann), Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a tall man, from lang(er) ‘long’, ‘tall’ + Mann ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Angerman, Lagerman, Langman, Lanterman, Ingerman, Waterman, Nierman

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Langerman Family Origin

Where is the Langerman family from?

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You can see how Langerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langerman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Langerman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Langerman family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Langerman's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Langerman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Langerman Family Occupations

What did your Langerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliere Business Mana Director Retired and Grocer Master were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Langerman. 34% of Langerman men worked as a Colliere Business Mana Director Retired and 50% of Langerman women worked as a Grocer Master. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langerman were Grocer Provision Merchant (m and Unpaid Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Colliere Business Mana Director Retired
    34%
  • Grocer Manager
    34%
  • Grocer Provision Merchant (m
    34%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Grocer Master
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Langerman Historical Records

What Langerman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langerman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 606 immigration records available for the last name Langerman. 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 Card

There are 278 military records available for the last name Langerman. For the veterans among your Langerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Langerman Life Expectancy

What is the average Langerman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Langerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Langerman in 1963 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langerman 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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