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Langhorn Family History

Langhorn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Langhorne.

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


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Where is the Langhorn family from?

You can see how Langhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langhorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Langhorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Langhorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Langhorn families in 1891.
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What did your Langhorn 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 Langhorn. 24% of Langhorn men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Langhorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langhorn were Joiner Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    24%
  • French Polisher
    24%
  • Joiner Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Langhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langhorn 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Langhorn. 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 692 military records available for the last name Langhorn. For the veterans among your Langhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langhorn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Langhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Langhorn in 1959 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langhorn 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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