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Langa Family History

Langa Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Langa in Ávila Soria and in particular Zaragoza provinces. Polish adaptation and in some cases also an Americanized form of German Lange .

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


Similar surnames: Landa, Lang, Wang, Lange, Lango, Linda, Lapa, Lane, Lanza, Lana

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Where is the Langa family from?

You can see how Langa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Langa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Langa families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Langa's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Langa families in 1911.
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What did your Langa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Langa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langa 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Langa. 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 346 military records available for the last name Langa. For the veterans among your Langa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Langa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Langa in 1961 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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