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Langl Family History

Langl 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: Lang, Lango, Langel, Gangl, Langa, Lange, Langs, Wang, Yang, Kang

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Langl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Langl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Langl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langl 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Langl. 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 184 military records available for the last name Langl. For the veterans among your Langl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Langl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Langl in 1965 was 89, and 89 in 1996.

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