Langenfeld Family History

Langenfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called from Old High German lang ‘long’ + the dative ending -en + feld ‘open country field’.

It can also be a topographic name based on the same elements.

This name typically refers to the owner of a long piece of land.

The combination of these elements reflects geographical features significant in Germanic naming traditions.

Ultimately, it signifies a connection to the land and its characteristics.

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

6K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
858	Military Records
505	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
11K	Member Trees

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Where is the Langenfeld family from?

You can see how Langenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langenfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Langenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Langenfeld families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Langenfeld's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Langenfeld families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langenfeld 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 Langenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langenfeld. 15% of Langenfeld men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Langenfeld women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langenfeld were Farming and mapper.

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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.

Farmer

15%

Laborer

15%

Mechanic

11%

Farming

Housekeeper

28%

Clerk

19%

Housewife

19%

mapper

19%

What Langenfeld family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Langenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langenfeld census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 505 immigration records available for the last name Langenfeld. 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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Military Records

There are 858 military records available for the last name Langenfeld. For the veterans among your Langenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langenfeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Langenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Langenfeld in 1957 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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Langenfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called from Old High German lang ‘long’ + the dative ending -en + feld ‘open country field’.

It can also be a topographic name based on the same elements.

This name typically refers to the owner of a long piece of land.

The combination of these elements reflects geographical features significant in Germanic naming traditions.

Ultimately, it signifies a connection to the land and its characteristics.

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

Where is the Langenfeld family from?

What did your Langenfeld ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

15%

Laborer

15%

Mechanic

11%

Farming

Housekeeper

28%

Clerk

19%

Housewife

19%

mapper

19%

What Langenfeld family records will you find?

What is the average Langenfeld lifespan?

Langenfeld Family History

Langenfeld Surname Meaning

21,000 record(s) for Langenfeld

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What did your Langenfeld ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Langenfeld family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Langenfeld lifespan?

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Langenfeld Surname Meaning

21,000 record(s) for Langenfeld

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Langenfeld family from?

What did your Langenfeld ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Langenfeld family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Langenfeld family history

What is the average Langenfeld lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Langenfeld family tree

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