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Langevin Family History

Langevin Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused definite article l' for an Angevin i.e. for someone from Anjou, a former province of western France that was ruled by a count as an independent territory from the 10th century.

The province became a property of the English Crown for fifty years at the end of the 12th century.

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


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Where is the Langevin family from?

You can see how Langevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Langevin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,109 Langevin families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Langevin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Langevin families in 1911.
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What did your Langevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Langevin. 27% of Langevin men worked as a Cultivateur and 19% of Langevin women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langevin were Menuisier and Modiste.

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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
    27%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Menuisier
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    19%
  • Couturire
    17%
  • Revenue
    14%
  • Modiste
    7%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Langevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langevin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Langevin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Langevin. For the veterans among your Langevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langevin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Langevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Langevin in 1941 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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