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Langwell Family History

Langwell Surname Meaning

English (rare; mainly northeastern): variant of Longwell.

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


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Where is the Langwell family from?

You can see how Langwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Langwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Langwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Langwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Langwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Langwell. 100% of Langwell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Langwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langwell 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Langwell. 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 439 military records available for the last name Langwell. For the veterans among your Langwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langwell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Langwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Langwell in 1961 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Langwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langwell 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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