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Langlas Family History

Langlas Name 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: Langlais, Langham, Kangas, Langley, Langan, Lanclos, Angles, Mangas

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Where is the Langlas family from?

You can see how Langlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langlas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Langlas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Langlas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Langlas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Langlas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langlas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langlas. 75% of Langlas men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Langlas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langlas were Laborer 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 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Langlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langlas 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Langlas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Langlas. For the veterans among your Langlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langlas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Langlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Langlas in 1965 was 91, and 89 in 2004.

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