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Longing Family History

Longing 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: Longino, Lonning, Ronning, Loving, Lansing, Langin, Longtin, Lanning

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Where is the Longing family from?

You can see how Longing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longing family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Longing families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Longing's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Longing families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Longing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longing 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Longing. 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 44 military records available for the last name Longing. For the veterans among your Longing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longing lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Longing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Longing in 1960 was 48, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longing 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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