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Longyear Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Lockyer .

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


Similar surnames: Lanfear, Conger, Loner, Longest, Monger, Langner, Longaker, Locklear

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Where is the Longyear family from?

You can see how Longyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longyear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Longyear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Longyear families living in Hampshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Longyear's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Longyear families in 1891.
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What did your Longyear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longyear. 27% of Longyear men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Longyear women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longyear were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Longyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longyear 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Longyear. 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 570 military records available for the last name Longyear. For the veterans among your Longyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longyear lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Longyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Longyear in 1950 was 45, and 49 in 2004.

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