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Longaker Family History

Longaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Langåker a cognate of English Longacre. Compare Langager.

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


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Where is the Longaker family from?

You can see how Longaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Longaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Longaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Longaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Longaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longaker 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 Longaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longaker. 22% of Longaker men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Longaker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longaker were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Longaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Longaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longaker 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Longaker. 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 583 military records available for the last name Longaker. For the veterans among your Longaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longaker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Longaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Longaker in 1946 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Longaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longaker 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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