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Longhorn Family History

Longhorn Surname Meaning

see Langhorn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Longhorn family from?

You can see how Longhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longhorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Longhorn families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Longhorn's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Longhorn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Longhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Longhorn. 36% of Longhorn men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Longhorn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longhorn were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Household Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Longhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longhorn 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Longhorn. 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 698 military records available for the last name Longhorn. For the veterans among your Longhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longhorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Longhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Longhorn in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longhorn 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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