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Longerbeam Family History

Longerbeam Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Langerbein a variant of Langbein.

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


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Where is the Longerbeam family from?

You can see how Longerbeam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longerbeam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Longerbeam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Longerbeam families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Longerbeam's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Longerbeam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longerbeam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Longerbeam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longerbeam. 39% of Longerbeam men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Longerbeam women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longerbeam were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Longerbeam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Longerbeam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longerbeam 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Longerbeam. 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 467 military records available for the last name Longerbeam. For the veterans among your Longerbeam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longerbeam lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Longerbeam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Longerbeam in 1958 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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