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Langs Family History

Langs Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from Slavic lanka ‘meadow swamp’.

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


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Where is the Langs family from?

You can see how Langs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Langs families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Langs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langs families in 1911.
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What did your Langs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Langs. 43% of Langs 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
    43%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Langs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langs 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Langs. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Langs. For the veterans among your Langs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langs lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Langs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Langs in 1960 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langs 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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