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Langolf Family History

Langolf Surname Meaning

German and Alsatian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Langwulf composed of the elements lang ‘long’ + wulf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Langolf family from?

You can see how Langolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langolf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Langolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Langolf family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Langolf's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Langolf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langolf 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 Langolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langolf. 25% of Langolf men worked as a Machine Operator and 60% of Langolf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langolf were Car Sales Man and Housewife.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Car Sales Man
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Langolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Langolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langolf 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Langolf. 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 263 military records available for the last name Langolf. For the veterans among your Langolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langolf lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Langolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Langolf in 1943 was 26, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langolf 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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