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Longman Name Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English lang long ‘tall’ + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Longan, Ingman, Lockman, Langman, Longway, Longden, Loan, Lagman

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Where is the Longman family from?

You can see how Longman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 371 Longman families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Longman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Longman families in 1891.
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What did your Longman 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 Longman. 10% of Longman men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Longman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longman were Gardener and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Longman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Longman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Longman. For the veterans among your Longman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Longman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Longman in 1961 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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