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Langis Family History

Langis Name 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: Langin, Landis, Lantis, Langs, Mangis, Lang, Danis, Annis, Manis

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Where is the Langis family from?

You can see how Langis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Langis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 70 Langis families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Langis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Langis families in 1911.
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What did your Langis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Langis. 19% of Langis men worked as a Journalier and 43% of Langis women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langis were Cultivateur and Mnagre. .

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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

  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Mnagre
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langis 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Langis. 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 237 military records available for the last name Langis. For the veterans among your Langis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Langis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Langis in 1957 was 54, and 67 in 2003.

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