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Langvin Family History

Langvin Surname 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: Langevin, Langin, Lavin, Landin, Langan, Langton, Angwin, Langdon

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Where is the Langvin family from?

You can see how Langvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langvin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Langvin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Langvin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Langvin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Langvin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Langvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Langvin. 100% of Langvin men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Langvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Langvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langvin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Langvin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Langvin. For the veterans among your Langvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Langvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Langvin in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langvin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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