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Longey Family History

Longey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Longe, Longley, Rongey, Loney, Long, Loge, Linge, Lodge, Longden

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Where is the Longey family from?

You can see how Longey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Longey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Longey families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Longey's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Longey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longey 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 Longey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Longey. 44% of Longey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

What Longey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Longey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longey 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Longey. 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 82 military records available for the last name Longey. For the veterans among your Longey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Longey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Longey in 1964 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Longey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longey 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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