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Longstaffe Family History

Longstaffe Surname Meaning

see Longstaff.

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


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Where is the Longstaffe family from?

You can see how Longstaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longstaffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Longstaffe families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Longstaffe's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Longstaffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longstaffe 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 Longstaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, First Aircraft Inspector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Longstaffe. 100% of Longstaffe men worked as a First Aircraft Inspector and 86% of Longstaffe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • First Aircraft Inspector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Weaver Art Silk
    4%

What Longstaffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Longstaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longstaffe 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Longstaffe. 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 161 military records available for the last name Longstaffe. For the veterans among your Longstaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longstaffe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Longstaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Longstaffe in 1973 was 67, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Longstaffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longstaffe 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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