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Langfield Family History

Langfield Name Meaning

English: variant of Longfield . Americanized form of German Langfeldt or its variant Langfeld.

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


Similar surnames: Longfield, Mansfield, Banfield, Canfield, Layfield, Stansfield

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Where is the Langfield family from?

You can see how Langfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Langfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 45 Langfield families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Langfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Langfield. 50% of Langfield men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Langfield women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Charpentier
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Langfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langfield 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Langfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 644 military records available for the last name Langfield. For the veterans among your Langfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Langfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Langfield in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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