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Longan Family History

Longan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Langan.

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


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Where is the Longan family from?

You can see how Longan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Longan families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Longan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Longan families in 1891.
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What did your Longan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Longan. 100% of Longan 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Longan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longan 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Longan. 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 Longan. For the veterans among your Longan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Longan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Longan in 1944 was 24, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Longan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longan 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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