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Longway Family History

Longway Surname Meaning

Possibly also English: topographic name from Middle English long ‘long’ + weye ‘way road’ or a habitational name from some minor place so named;

Longway Bank in Derbyshire however is named from Old English lang ‘long’ + hōh ‘hill spur’.

Americanized form of French Langevin.

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


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Where is the Longway family from?

You can see how Longway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Longway family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Longway's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Longway families in 1891.
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What did your Longway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longway. 32% of Longway men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Longway women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longway were Farmer and Dresser.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Dresser
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Longway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longway 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Longway. 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 302 military records available for the last name Longway. For the veterans among your Longway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longway lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Longway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Longway in 1949 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longway 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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