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Longsworth Family History

Longsworth Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Longworth .

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


Similar surnames: Longworth, Longwith, Bloodsworth, Holsworth, Ainsworth, Unsworth

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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 1891 there were 27 Longsworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Longsworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Longsworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longsworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Longsworth. 100% of Longsworth men worked as an Incapacitated and 72% of Longsworth 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    29%
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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 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 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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