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Longwell Family History

Longwell Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Longueville-sur-Scie (formerly Longueville-la-Gifart) in Seine-Maritime France. Compare Longfield .

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


Similar surnames: Bonwell, Doswell, Banwell, Longden, Boswell, Cantwell, Boxwell

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Where is the Longwell family from?

You can see how Longwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Longwell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Longwell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Longwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Longwell. 100% of Longwell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Longwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longwell 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Longwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Longwell. For the veterans among your Longwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longwell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Longwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Longwell in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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