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Longhenry Family History

Longhenry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Langheinrich a nickname meaning ‘tall Henry’ (see Heinrich).

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


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Where is the Longhenry family from?

You can see how Longhenry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longhenry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Longhenry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Longhenry families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Longhenry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Longhenry families in 1880.
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What did your Longhenry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longhenry. 34% of Longhenry men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Longhenry women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longhenry were New Worker and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Longhenry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Longhenry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longhenry 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Longhenry. 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 165 military records available for the last name Longhenry. For the veterans among your Longhenry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longhenry lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Longhenry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Longhenry in 1959 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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