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Longer Family History

Longer Surname Meaning

English: distinguishing nickname denoting the taller of two bearers of the same personal name from Middle English langer longer ‘longer taller’ (Old English langra).

Americanized form of German Langer.

French (mainly Normandy): variant of Longé (see Longe).

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


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Where is the Longer family from?

You can see how Longer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Longer families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Longer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Longer families in 1891.
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What did your Longer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouse Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Longer. 100% of Longer men worked as a Warehouse Porter and 100% of Longer 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

  • Warehouse Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Longer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Longer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longer 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Longer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Longer. For the veterans among your Longer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Longer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Longer in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Longer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longer 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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