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Langenegger Family History

Langenegger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Longenecker, Longenberger, Langenderfer, Landenberger, Langner

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Where is the Langenegger family from?

You can see how Langenegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langenegger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Langenegger families living in Kansas. This was about 17% of all the recorded Langenegger's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Langenegger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langenegger 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 Langenegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langenegger. 47% of Langenegger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Langenegger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Dairy Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Langenegger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Langenegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langenegger 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Langenegger. 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 412 military records available for the last name Langenegger. For the veterans among your Langenegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langenegger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Langenegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Langenegger in 1963 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langenegger 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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