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Langrill Family History

Langrill 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: Langill, Zangrilli, Langille, Langwell, Cantrill, Langell, Grill

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Where is the Langrill family from?

You can see how Langrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Langrill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Langrill families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Langrill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langrill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langrill. 50% of Langrill men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Langrill women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Langrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langrill 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Langrill. 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 380 military records available for the last name Langrill. For the veterans among your Langrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langrill lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Langrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Langrill in 1957 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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