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Longley Family History

Longley Surname Meaning

English (mainly Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire): variant of Langley. Compare Longpre

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


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Where is the Longley family from?

You can see how Longley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 820 Longley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Longley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Longley families in 1891.
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What did your Longley 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 Longley. 12% of Longley men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Longley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longley were Milk Roundsman 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
    12%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Milk Roundsman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Longley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longley 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 Longley. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Longley. For the veterans among your Longley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Longley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Longley in 1959 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longley 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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