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Languay Family History

Languay 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: Tanguay, Langham, Langley, Langan, Longway, Ganguly, Langa, Langtry

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Where is the Languay family from?

You can see how Languay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Languay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Languay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Languay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Languay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Languay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Languay 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 Languay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Languay. 28% of Languay men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Languay women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Languay were Labourer and Employ.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    34%
  • Servante
    34%
  • Employ
    34%

What Languay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Languay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Languay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Languay. 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 23 military records available for the last name Languay. For the veterans among your Languay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Languay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Languay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Languay in 1979 was 87, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Languay 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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