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Langland Family History

Langland Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Old English lang long ‘long’ + land ‘land’ ‘territory’.

Scottish: habitational name from Langlands in Guthrie (Angus).

Norwegian: variant of Langeland.

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


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Where is the Langland family from?

You can see how Langland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Langland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Langland families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Langland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Langland families in 1891.
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What did your Langland 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 Langland. 100% of Langland men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Langland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Langland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Langland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langland 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Langland. 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 687 military records available for the last name Langland. For the veterans among your Langland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langland lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Langland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Langland in 1944 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langland 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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