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Langon Family History

Langon 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: Langan, Lango, Langton, Landon, Langdon, Langin, Lanyon, Langen

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Where is the Langon family from?

You can see how Langon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 282 Langon families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Langon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Langon families in 1911.
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What did your Langon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Langon. 29% of Langon men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Langon women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langon were Farmer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Mnagre
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Langon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langon 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Langon. 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 719 military records available for the last name Langon. For the veterans among your Langon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Langon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Langon in 1954 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

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