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Langeness Family History

Langeness 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: Langness, Wangsness, Vangsness, Laginess, Langner, Landress

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Where is the Langeness family from?

You can see how Langeness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langeness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Langeness families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Langeness families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Langeness's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Langeness families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langeness 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 Langeness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langeness. 38% of Langeness men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Langeness women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Langeness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Langeness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langeness 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Langeness. 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 33 military records available for the last name Langeness. For the veterans among your Langeness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langeness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Langeness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Langeness in 1966 was 81, and 58 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langeness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langeness 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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