John Lang (1886–1945) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Lang 1886–1945

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Jan 1886 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 17 jan 1945 · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Father James Lang

Mother Jane Arneil

Siblings Edith M Lang, Jeanie A Lang, Lily J H Lang, Mand A M Lang, Margaret E Lang

Records

1901 Scotland Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Lang

Jane Arneil

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Lang began in 1886 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1901, John Lang resided in Glasgow Sandyford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. John Lang passed away in 1945 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Sources

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Census 1901 Scotland Census

Life Timeline

1886

Birth of John Lang in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1901

John Lang resided here in Glasgow Sandyford, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1945

Death of John Lang in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lang

This ancestor line traces from Bath (1813) to Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1886) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Lang (1886–1945) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.