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Langdown Family History

Langdown Surname Meaning

see Langdon.

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


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Where is the Langdown family from?

You can see how Langdown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langdown family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Langdown families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Langdown families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Langdown's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Langdown families in 1891.
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What did your Langdown ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Langdown. 17% of Langdown men worked as a Carpenter and 84% of Langdown women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langdown were Haulage Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    17%
  • Shipyard Labourer
    17%
  • Haulage Contractor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Langdown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langdown 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Langdown. 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 225 military records available for the last name Langdown. For the veterans among your Langdown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langdown lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Langdown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Langdown in 1966 was 89, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langdown 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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