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Langdon Family History

Langdon Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places for example in Devon, Dorset, Essex, Kent, and Warwickshire so named from Old English lang, long ‘long’ + dūn ‘hill’.

See also Longden.

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


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Where is the Langdon family from?

You can see how Langdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 469 Langdon families living in Somerset. This was about 20% of all the recorded Langdon's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Langdon families in 1891.
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What did your Langdon 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 Langdon. 9% of Langdon men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Langdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langdon were Carpenter 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
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Carpenter joiner
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 112,000 census records available for the last name Langdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langdon 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Langdon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20,000 military records available for the last name Langdon. For the veterans among your Langdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langdon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Langdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Langdon in 1949 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langdon 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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