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Langelle Family History

Langelle 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: Angelle, Langille, Langella, Langell, Lavelle, Langelier, Langdale

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Where is the Langelle family from?

You can see how Langelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Langelle families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Langelle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Langelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langelle. 60% of Langelle men worked as a Miner and 100% of Langelle women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Langelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langelle 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Langelle. 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 88 military records available for the last name Langelle. For the veterans among your Langelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langelle lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Langelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Langelle in 1951 was 66, and 85 in 2001.

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