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Langrish Family History

Langrish Surname Meaning

From Langrish in East Meon (Hants) which is recorded as Langerishe in 1236. The place-name derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + risc ‘rush rush bed’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Langrish family from?

You can see how Langrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Langrish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Langrish families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Langrish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Langrish families in 1891.
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What did your Langrish 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 Langrish. 17% of Langrish men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Langrish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langrish were Gardener and Unpaid Household 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
    17%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Motor Driver
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Langrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langrish 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Langrish. 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 536 military records available for the last name Langrish. For the veterans among your Langrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langrish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Langrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Langrish in 1969 was 74, and 61 in 2000.

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