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Longenberger Name Meaning

Altered form of German Langenberger a habitational name for someone from any of various places called Langenberg.

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


Similar surnames: Landenberger, Longenecker, Lindenberger, Rinkenberger, Langenderfer

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Where is the Longenberger family from?

You can see how Longenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Longenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Longenberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Longenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Longenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longenberger 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 Longenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longenberger. 25% of Longenberger men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Longenberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longenberger were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%
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What Longenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Longenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longenberger 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Longenberger. 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 372 military records available for the last name Longenberger. For the veterans among your Longenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longenberger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Longenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Longenberger in 1965 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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