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Langill Family History

Langill Surname Meaning

Variant of Langille a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Langill family from?

You can see how Langill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 300 Langill families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Langill's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Langill families in 1911.
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What did your Langill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Langill. 62% of Langill men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Langill women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langill were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Student
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Langill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Langill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langill 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Langill. 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 900 military records available for the last name Langill. For the veterans among your Langill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langill lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Langill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Langill in 1958 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langill 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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