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Longpre Family History

Longpre Surname Meaning

American French (Longpré): altered form (translation into French) of English Longley.

French (Longpré): topographic name from long ‘long’ + pré ‘meadow’ or a habitational name from a place called Long Pré.

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


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Where is the Longpre family from?

You can see how Longpre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longpre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Longpre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 166 Longpre families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Longpre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Longpre families in 1911.
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What did your Longpre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Tudiante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Longpre. 13% of Longpre men worked as a Cultivateur and 17% of Longpre women worked as a Tudiante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longpre were Journalier and Modiste.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Journalier
    9%
  • Journalier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiante
    17%
  • Bus Driver
    17%
  • Commis
    17%
  • Modiste
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Longpre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longpre 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Longpre. 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 366 military records available for the last name Longpre. For the veterans among your Longpre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longpre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Longpre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Longpre in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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