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Langmaid Family History

Langmaid Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Langmead in Sampford Courtenay (Devon). The placename derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + mǣd ‘meadow’.

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


Similar surnames: Langland, Langman, Langford, Langstaff, Langbein, Langhans, Langdale

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Where is the Langmaid family from?

You can see how Langmaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langmaid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langmaid families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Langmaid families living in Cornwall. This was about 30% of all the recorded Langmaid's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Langmaid families in 1891.
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What did your Langmaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Langmaid. 25% of Langmaid men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Langmaid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langmaid were General Labourer and Private Means. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%
  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Langmaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langmaid 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Langmaid. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Langmaid. For the veterans among your Langmaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langmaid lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Langmaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Langmaid in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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