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Longthorn Family History

Longthorn Surname Meaning

from Langthorne in Bedale (NR Yorks) which is recorded as Langthorne in 1285.

The place-name derives from Old English lang ‘long’ + þorn ‘thorn tree’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Longthorn family from?

You can see how Longthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longthorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Longthorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Longthorn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Longthorn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Longthorn families in 1891.
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What did your Longthorn 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 Longthorn. 100% of Longthorn men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Longthorn 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand Heavy W
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Longthorn. 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 90 military records available for the last name Longthorn. For the veterans among your Longthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longthorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Longthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Longthorn in 1964 was 75, and 66 in 1976.

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