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Langshaw Family History

Langshaw Surname Meaning

see Longshaw.

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


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Where is the Langshaw family from?

You can see how Langshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Langshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Langshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Langshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Langshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Langshaw 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 Langshaw. 46% of Langshaw men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Langshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langshaw were Service Mechanic and House Duties Unpaid.

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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
    46%
  • Estate Agent
    19%
  • Sewing Machine Mechanic
    19%
  • Service Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Langshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langshaw 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Langshaw. 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 465 military records available for the last name Langshaw. For the veterans among your Langshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langshaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Langshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Langshaw in 1962 was 59, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langshaw 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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