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Langlow Family History

Langlow Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Langley, Lango, Lanclos, Langton, Langdon, Anslow, Lagrow, Langlie

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Where is the Langlow family from?

You can see how Langlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Langlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Langlow family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Langlow's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Langlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Langlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Langlow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Langlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Langlow 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Langlow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Langlow. For the veterans among your Langlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Langlow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Langlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Langlow in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

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