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Langell Family History

Langell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Langel.

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


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Where is the Langell family from?

You can see how Langell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 93 Langell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Langell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Langell families in 1911.
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What did your Langell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Langell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langell 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Langell. 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 298 military records available for the last name Langell. For the veterans among your Langell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Langell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Langell in 1955 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langell 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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