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Longwith Family History

Longwith Surname Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from Langwith or Nether Langwith in Nottinghamshire so named Old Norse langr ‘long’ + vath ‘ford’; or alternatively a variant of Longworth.

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


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Where is the Longwith family from?

You can see how Longwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longwith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longwith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Longwith families living in Isle of Man. This was about 33% of all the recorded Longwith's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Longwith families in 1891.
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What did your Longwith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longwith. 54% of Longwith men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Longwith women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longwith were New Worker and Nurse.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Longwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longwith 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Longwith. 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 312 military records available for the last name Longwith. For the veterans among your Longwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longwith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Longwith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Longwith in 1963 was 85, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longwith 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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