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Langell Family History

Langell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Langel .

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


Similar surnames: Langel, Langill, Langella, Landoll, Angell, Manwell, Gangel, Randell

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Where is the Langell family from?

You can see how Langell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Langell families living in Middlesex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Langell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Langell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langell. 18% of Langell men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Langell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langell were Farmer and Registered Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Registered Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langell 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Langell. 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 298 military records available for the last name Langell. For the veterans among your Langell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Langell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Langell in 1955 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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