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Langlan Family History

Langlan 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: Langan, Langland, Langman, Mangan, Langham, Langley, Lagman, Langton

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Where is the Langlan family from?

You can see how Langlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Langlan family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Langlan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Langlan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langlan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Langlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langlan 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Langlan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Langlan. For the veterans among your Langlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langlan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Langlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Langlan in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 2002.

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