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Langworthy Family History

Langworthy Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from either of two places in Devon called Langworthy from Old English lang ‘long’ + worthig ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Langworthy family from?

You can see how Langworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Langworthy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 206 Langworthy families living in Devon. This was about 49% of all the recorded Langworthy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Langworthy families in 1891.
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What did your Langworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Jobbing Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Langworthy. 20% of Langworthy men worked as a Jobbing Gardener and 85% of Langworthy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langworthy were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Jobbing Gardener
    20%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Langworthy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Langworthy. For the veterans among your Langworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langworthy lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Langworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Langworthy in 1952 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langworthy 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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