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Lengell Family History

Lengell 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: Lengel, Engell, Langell, Engel, Fennell, Mengel, Hensell, Lindell

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Where is the Lengell family from?

You can see how Lengell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lengell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lengell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Lengell families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lengell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Lengell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lengell 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 44 census records available for the last name Lengell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lengell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lengell. 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 military records available for the last name Lengell. For the veterans among your Lengell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lengell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Lengell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lengell in 1967 was 80, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lengell 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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