Lang History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Lang family emigrate to North America:

Lang Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Robert Lang, who settled in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1620

Lang Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Abm Lang, who arrived in New York in 1709 7
• Eke Lang, who arrived in New York in 1709 7
• Hans Wolf Lang, who landed in New York in 1709 7
• Johan Lang, who arrived in New York in 1709 7
• Morits Lang, who landed in New York in 1709 7
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Lang Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Nathaniel Lang, aged 36, who arrived in New York in 1812 7
• Ob Lang, who arrived in New Hampshire in 1812 7
• Oh Lang, who landed in Virginia in 1812 7
• Abraham Lang, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1812 7
• Beltran Lang, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1816 7
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Lang Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Miss Jessie Lang, (b. 1900), aged 4, American returning from Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 15th October 1904 en route to Montana, USA 8
• Mr. Lewis Lang, (b. 1874), aged 30, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 15th October 1904 en route to Montana, USA 8
• Mrs. Mary A. Lang, (b. 1883), aged 21, English settler travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 15th October 1904 en route to Montana, USA 8
• Mr. Samuel Lang, (b. 1884), aged 21, Cornish engine fitter, from Penryn, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA 8
• Lina Lang, who arrived in America in 1934 7

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lang Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. John Lang U.E. who settled in Eastern District [Cornwall], Ontario c. 1784 9

Lang Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Mrs. Margaret Lang, aged 27 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "James Moran" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in August 1847 10
• Mrs. Margaret Lang, aged 40 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Free Trader" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle in August 1847 10
• Ms. Mary Ann Lang, aged 22 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "John Munn" departing from the port of Liverpool, England but died on Grosse Isle on 31st August 1847 10
• Mr. Martin Lang, aged 2 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Golden Spring" departing 27th May 1847 from London, England; the ship arrived on 13th July 1847 but he died on board 11

Lang Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• John Robertson Lang, Scottish convict from Glasgow, who was transported aboard the "Asia" on September 3rd, 1820, settling in New South Wales, Australia 12
• Mr. Thomas Lang, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for life, transported aboard the "Caledonia" in 19th June 1822, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 13
• Mr. Alexander Lang, (b. 1794), aged 34, Scottish stone cutter who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 14 years for robbery, transported aboard the "Countess of Harcourt" on 29th April 1828, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1833 14
• Mr. William Lang, Scottish convict who was convicted in Ayr, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "David Lyon" on 29th April 1830, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 15
• Miss Nancy Lang, Scottish Convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Atwick" on 28 September 1837, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 16
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Lang Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Hugh Lang, aged 11, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Duchess of Argyle" in 1842
• Mr. James Lang, (b. 1827), aged 23, British labourer travelling from London aboard the ship "Randolph" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand in September 1850 17
• Mrs. Mary Lang, (b. 1824), aged 26, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Randolph" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand in September 1850 17
• Miss Mary Lang, (b. 1850), aged Infant, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Randolph" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand in September 1850 17
• Mr. Joseph Lang, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Royal Albert" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 6th March 1853 17
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• Eugene Michael "Gene" Lang (1919-2017), American businessman who founded REFAC Technology Development Corporation in 1951 and later a noted philanthropist, creator of I Have A Dream Foundation in 1981, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton in 1996
• Michael Anthony Lang (1941-2022), American pianist and composer of more than 2500 film scores
• Michael Lang (1944-2022), American concert promoter, producer, and artistic manager, best known as a co-creator of the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969
• Archie Lang (1920-2016), American actor, known for General Hospital (1963), Blow Out (1981) and Dream Lover (1993)
• Brigadier-General John Walton Lang (1883-1967), American Military Attaché to Argentina (1941-1945) 18
• Serge Lang (1927-2005), French-born American mathematician awarded the Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition in 1999
• Anton Lang (b. 1913), American plant physiologist, and winner of many awards
• Paul Henry Lang (b. 1901), Hungarian-born pianist who became editor of the "Musical Quarterly"
• Stephen Lang (b. 1952), American actor and co-artistic director of the famed Actor's Studio at its headquarters in New York City
• Fritz Lang (1890-1976), Austrian/American film director
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Bismarck

• Werner Lang (1922-1941), German Schreibergefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 19
• Alfred Lang (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 19

Empress of Ireland

• Mr. Benjamin Lang, British Seaman from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland (1914) and survived the sinking 20

Flight 191

• Mrs. Lang (d. 1979), American passenger from Barrington, Illinois, USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 21

Flight TWA 800

• Mr. Raymond A. Lang (1945-1996), from North Massapequa, New York, USA, American TWA crew member flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; he died in the crash 22

Halifax Explosion

• Mr. Fo  Lang, Chinese Assistant Cook aboard the SS Curaca from China who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 23

HMAS Sydney II

• Mr. William Hugh Lang (1921-1941), Australian Stoker 2nd Class from Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 24
• Mr. John Lang (1916-1941), Australian Able Seaman from East Coorparoo, Queensland, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 24

HMS Cornwall

• Robert Russell Lang (d. 1942), British Able Seaman aboard the HMS Cornwall when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 25

HMS Prince of Wales

• Mr. Joseph Patrick Lang (b. 1920), Scottish Stoker 2nd Class from Glasgow, Scotland, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and died in the sinking 26

HMS Repulse

• Mr. Robert Gage Somers Lang, British Captain, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 27

RMS Titanic

• Mr. Fang Lang, aged 26, Chinese Third Class passenger from Hong Kong who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived in the sinking in life boat 14 28

St. Francis Dam

• Mr. C. J. Lang, American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928

Triangle Waist Company

• Miss Christina Lang, American worker who was at Triangle Waist Company factory at the Asch building in Greenwich Village on the 25th March 1911 when fire broke out; she survived the fire 29

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