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Langseth Family History

Langseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Langset from lang ‘long’ + set ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


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Where is the Langseth family from?

You can see how Langseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Langseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Langseth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 72% of all the recorded Langseth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Langseth families in 1911.
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What did your Langseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Langseth. 100% of Langseth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Langseth women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langseth 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Langseth. 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 512 military records available for the last name Langseth. For the veterans among your Langseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langseth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Langseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Langseth in 1950 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langseth 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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