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Langsford Family History

Langsford Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from Langsford in Petertavy near Tavistock Devon.

The placename probably derives from Old English landscearu ‘boundary landmark’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


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You can see how Langsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Langsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Langsford families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Langsford's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Langsford families in 1911.
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What did your Langsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Langsford. 100% of Langsford men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 575 immigration records available for the last name Langsford. 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 273 military records available for the last name Langsford. For the veterans among your Langsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langsford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Langsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Langsford in 1961 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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