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Longino Family History

Longino Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Longino from Latin Longinus from longus ‘long tall’. The name is found mainly in northeastern Italy which was the center of the cult of San Longino a soldier who according to legend was martyred at Cappadocia. Medieval legend also had it that this was the name of the soldier who pierced Christ's side with a spear at the Crucifixion.

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


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Where is the Longino family from?

You can see how Longino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longino family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Longino family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Longino's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Longino families in 1891.
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What did your Longino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longino. 40% of Longino men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Longino women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longino were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    50%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Longino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longino 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Longino. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Longino. For the veterans among your Longino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longino lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Longino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Longino in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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