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Langfitt Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Langford .

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


Similar surnames: Parfitt, Langford, Lanford, Langdale, Langlitz, Claggett, Longest

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Where is the Langfitt family from?

You can see how Langfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langfitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Langfitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Langfitt families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Langfitt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Langfitt families in 1840.
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What did your Langfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langfitt. 28% of Langfitt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Langfitt women worked as a Librarian. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Attorney
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 194 immigration records available for the last name Langfitt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Langfitt. For the veterans among your Langfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langfitt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Langfitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Langfitt in 1956 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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