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Langton Family History

Langton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from one or more of the many places called with Old English lang ‘long’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’ such as Langton Hall in Kirkby in Ashfield (Nottinghamshire), Langton Lodge in Hendon (Middlesex), Langton (Yorkshire), East and West Langton (Leicestershire), Langton by Horncastle, Langton by Spilsby, and Langton by Wragby (all in Lincolnshire) and Lanton (Northumb).

These names signify a geographic connection to a long estate or farmstead, highlighting the importance of land and habitation in history.

The recurrent use of 'Langton' in various locations reflects the common practice of naming settlements based on descriptive characteristics of the land.

Each site mentioned contributes to the understanding of regional history and the linguistic evolution of place names in England.

Compare Lankton, Lanton, and Longton as similar names that illustrate this trend across different areas.

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


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Where is the Langton family from?

You can see how Langton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 500 Langton families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Langton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Langton families in 1891.
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What did your Langton 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 Langton. 14% of Langton men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Langton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langton were Retired and Housewife.

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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
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Langton. 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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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Langton. For the veterans among your Langton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Langton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Langton in 1953 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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