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Langelier Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Angelier with fused definite article l'. The personal name is derived from the ancient Germanic name Angilhari composed of the elements Angil ‘Angle’ (see Engel ) and hari ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Lanthier, Langevin, Angier, Langley, Angelico, Lanier, Lallier

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Where is the Langelier family from?

You can see how Langelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langelier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langelier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 360 Langelier families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Langelier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Langelier families in 1911.
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What did your Langelier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Langelier. 42% of Langelier men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Langelier women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langelier were Voyageur and Commis. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Voyageur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Commis
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Langelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langelier 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Langelier. 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 561 military records available for the last name Langelier. For the veterans among your Langelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langelier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Langelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Langelier in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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