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Langford Family History

Langford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places called with Old English lang ‘long’ + ford ‘ford’

such as Langford (Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, Essex, Norfolk).

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


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Where is the Langford family from?

You can see how Langford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 860 Langford families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Langford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Langford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Langford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Langford. 9% of Langford men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Langford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langford were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Farmer
    3%
  • Gardener
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 172,000 census records available for the last name Langford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langford 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Langford. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Langford. For the veterans among your Langford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langford lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Langford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Langford in 1946 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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