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Langsdorf Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Langsdorf.

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


Similar surnames: Langendorf, Longsdorf, Kasdorf, Handorf, Alsdorf, Landsberg, Langston

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Where is the Langsdorf family from?

You can see how Langsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langsdorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Langsdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Langsdorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Langsdorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Langsdorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langsdorf 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 Langsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langsdorf. 31% of Langsdorf men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Langsdorf women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langsdorf were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    20%
  • Artist
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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What Langsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langsdorf 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Langsdorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 771 military records available for the last name Langsdorf. For the veterans among your Langsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langsdorf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Langsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Langsdorf in 1954 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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