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Langguth Family History

Langguth Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of the places in Württemberg and East Prussia. nickname for a slow but dependable person from Middle High German lang ‘long’ + guot ‘good’.

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


Similar surnames: Langseth, Langberg, Langbein, Langston, Lant, Langtry, Landgraf

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Where is the Langguth family from?

You can see how Langguth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langguth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Langguth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Langguth family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Langguth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Langguth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langguth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langguth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langguth. 17% of Langguth men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Langguth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langguth were Butcher 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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Langguth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langguth 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Langguth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Langguth. For the veterans among your Langguth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langguth lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Langguth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Langguth in 1952 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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