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Langin Family History

Langin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Langan.

French: variant of Lengin, a nickname for a skilful or crafty man from Old French engin ‘skill deftness’.

It is formed with the fused definite article l'.

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


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Where is the Langin family from?

You can see how Langin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Langin families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Langin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Langin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langin 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 Langin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langin. 56% of Langin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Langin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langin were Farmer and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langin 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Langin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 778 military records available for the last name Langin. For the veterans among your Langin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Langin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Langin in 1953 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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