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Longshaw Family History

Longshaw Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Longshaw near Wigan (Lancashire) Langshaw Wood in Great Ribston (Yorkshire) or Longshaw in Bradnop (Staffordshire).

All are derived from Old English lang ‘long’ + sceaga ‘copse’.

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


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Where is the Longshaw family from?

You can see how Longshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Longshaw families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Longshaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Longshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Longshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmhand was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Longshaw. 100% of Longshaw men worked as a Farmhand.

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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 1921

  • Farmhand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Longshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longshaw 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Longshaw. 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 929 military records available for the last name Longshaw. For the veterans among your Longshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longshaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Longshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Longshaw in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longshaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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