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Langlois Family History

Langlois Surname Meaning

French and Channel Islands: ethnic name for an Englishman from Old French Anglois ‘Englishman’ with fused definite article l'.

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


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Where is the Langlois family from?

You can see how Langlois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langlois family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langlois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 326 Langlois families living in Channel Islands. This was about 79% of all the recorded Langlois's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Langlois families in 1891.
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What did your Langlois ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lithographic Printer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Langlois. 50% of Langlois men worked as a Lithographic Printer and 100% of Langlois women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Lithographic Printer
    50%
  • House Painter decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Langlois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langlois 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Langlois. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Langlois. For the veterans among your Langlois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langlois lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Langlois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Langlois in 1945 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langlois 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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