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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


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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.
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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Mapper
    19%

What Langenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 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 Lists

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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Draft Cards

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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