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Longest Family History

Longest Surname Meaning

English: possibly a shortened form of Longhurst.

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


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Where is the Longest family from?

You can see how Longest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Longest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Longest families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Longest's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Longest families in 1891.
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What did your Longest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Longest. 100% of Longest 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Longest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longest 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Longest. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Longest. For the veterans among your Longest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longest lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Longest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Longest in 1955 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longest 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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