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Langstraat Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of the places called Langstraat ‘the long street’ or from the Langstraat region situated between Geertuidenberg and Den Bosch in North Brabant.

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


Similar surnames: Bandstra, Waterstradt, Langston, Longstreet, Lastra, Langhorst

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Where is the Langstraat family from?

You can see how Langstraat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langstraat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Langstraat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Langstraat families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Langstraat's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Langstraat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langstraat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langstraat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langstraat. 58% of Langstraat men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Langstraat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langstraat were Farmlaborer and Laundress. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Trucker
    15%
  • Farmlaborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Langstraat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langstraat 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Langstraat. 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 116 military records available for the last name Langstraat. For the veterans among your Langstraat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langstraat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Langstraat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Langstraat in 1967 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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