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Langtry Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Langtree in Lancashire which is recorded as Longetre c. 1190 and perhaps occasionally from Langtree in Devon which is recorded as Langetre in 1228. The placenames derive from Old English lang ‘long tall’ + trēow ‘tree’.

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


Similar surnames: Langley, Langton, Langston, Lant, Santry, Danbury, Lingard, Banbury

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Where is the Langtry family from?

You can see how Langtry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langtry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langtry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Langtry families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Langtry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langtry families in 1911.
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What did your Langtry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Langtry. 58% of Langtry men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Student
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Langtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langtry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Langtry. 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 564 military records available for the last name Langtry. For the veterans among your Langtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langtry lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Langtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Langtry in 1960 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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