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Langsdale Family History

Langsdale Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Lonsdale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Langsdale family from?

You can see how Langsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langsdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Langsdale families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Langsdale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langsdale families in 1911.
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What did your Langsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langsdale. 34% of Langsdale men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Langsdale women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langsdale were Superintendent and Telephone Operator.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Agent
    23%
  • Superintendent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Telephone Operator
    40%

What Langsdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Langsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langsdale 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Langsdale. 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 364 military records available for the last name Langsdale. For the veterans among your Langsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langsdale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Langsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Langsdale in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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