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Lengenfelter Family History

Lengenfelter Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lingenfelter, Lindenfelser, Lingafelter, Langenfeld, Ashenfelter

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Where is the Lengenfelter family from?

You can see how Lengenfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lengenfelter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Lengenfelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lengenfelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lengenfelter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lengenfelter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lengenfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Lengenfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lengenfelter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lengenfelter. 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 12 military records available for the last name Lengenfelter. For the veterans among your Lengenfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lengenfelter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Lengenfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lengenfelter in 1969 was 56, and 69 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lengenfelter 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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