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Langwell Family History

Langwell Name Meaning

English (rare; mainly northeastern): variant of Longwell .

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


Similar surnames: Longwell, Lansdell, Lasswell, Banwell, Langell, Lacewell, Manwell

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Where is the Langwell family from?

You can see how Langwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Langwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Langwell families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Langwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Langwell families in 1911.
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What did your Langwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Langwell. 28% of Langwell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Langwell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Langwell were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Musician
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Langwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langwell 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Langwell. 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 439 military records available for the last name Langwell. For the veterans among your Langwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langwell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Langwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Langwell in 1961 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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