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Langister Family History

Langister Surname 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: Lancaster, Sangster, Bannister, Banister, Lanier, Langner, Lister

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Where is the Langister family from?

You can see how Langister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langister family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Langister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Langister families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Langister's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Langister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Langister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langister 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Langister. 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 1 military records available for the last name Langister. For the veterans among your Langister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langister lifespan?

Average Langister life expectancy in 1983 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langister 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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