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Longsdon Family History

Longsdon Surname 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: Logsdon, London, Longden, Langston, Congdon, Langdon, Longton

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Where is the Longsdon family from?

You can see how Longsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longsdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Longsdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Longsdon family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Longsdon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Longsdon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longsdon 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 Longsdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Longsdon. 100% of Longsdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Longsdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Longsdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longsdon 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Longsdon. 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 205 military records available for the last name Longsdon. For the veterans among your Longsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longsdon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Longsdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Longsdon in 1966 was 81, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Longsdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longsdon 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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