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Longsworth Family History

Longsworth Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Longworth.

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


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Where is the Longsworth family from?

You can see how Longsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Longsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Longsworth families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Longsworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Longsworth families in 1911.
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What did your Longsworth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Longsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Longsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longsworth 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Longsworth. 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 402 military records available for the last name Longsworth. For the veterans among your Longsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longsworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Longsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Longsworth in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longsworth 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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