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Langholz Family History

Langholz Surname Meaning

North German and Danish: habitational name from Langholz near Eckernförde or Langholt near Leer.

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


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Where is the Langholz family from?

You can see how Langholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langholz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Langholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Langholz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Langholz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langholz families in 1911.
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What did your Langholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langholz. 31% of Langholz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Langholz women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Clergyman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Langholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Langholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langholz 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Langholz. 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 175 military records available for the last name Langholz. For the veterans among your Langholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langholz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Langholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Langholz in 1960 was 56, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langholz 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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