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Langelier Family History

Langelier Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Angelier with fused definite article l'. The personal name is derived from the ancient Germanic name Angilhari composed of the elements Angil ‘Angle’ (see Engel) and hari ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Langelier family from?

You can see how Langelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langelier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langelier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Langelier family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Langelier's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Langelier families in 1891.
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What did your Langelier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langelier. 13% of Langelier men worked as a Clerk and 22% of Langelier women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langelier were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Dressmaker
    16%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Langelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langelier 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Langelier. 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 561 military records available for the last name Langelier. For the veterans among your Langelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langelier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Langelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Langelier in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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