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Langstaff Family History

Langstaff Surname Meaning

English (mainly northeastern): nickname from Middle English lang ‘long’ + staf ‘staff’ perhaps a nickname for a bailiff or other officer of the law.

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


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Where is the Langstaff family from?

You can see how Langstaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langstaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langstaff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 291 Langstaff families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Langstaff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Langstaff families in 1891.
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What did your Langstaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Langstaff. 28% of Langstaff men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Langstaff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langstaff were Dairy Farmer and Home 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Timber Merchant
    17%
  • Cabinet Maker
    12%
  • Dairy Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Home Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Langstaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langstaff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Langstaff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Langstaff. For the veterans among your Langstaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langstaff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Langstaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Langstaff in 1952 was 20, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langstaff 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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