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Langmead Family History

Langmead Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Langmead in Sampford Courtenay.

The placename derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + mǣd ‘meadow’.

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


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Where is the Langmead family from?

You can see how Langmead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langmead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Langmead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Langmead family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Langmead's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langmead families in 1911.
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What did your Langmead 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 Langmead. 27% of Langmead men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Langmead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langmead were Blacksmith (retired) and Domestic Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Upholsterer
    11%
  • Blacksmith (retired)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Farmers Wife
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Langmead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Langmead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langmead 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Langmead. 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 483 military records available for the last name Langmead. For the veterans among your Langmead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langmead lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Langmead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Langmead in 1952 was 52, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Langmead 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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