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Longsdorf Family History

Longsdorf Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Langsdorf.

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


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Where is the Longsdorf family from?

You can see how Longsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Longsdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Longsdorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Longsdorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Longsdorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longsdorf 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 Longsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longsdorf. 37% of Longsdorf men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Longsdorf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longsdorf were Attendants and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Attendants
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Longsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Longsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longsdorf 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Longsdorf. 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 360 military records available for the last name Longsdorf. For the veterans among your Longsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longsdorf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Longsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Longsdorf in 1955 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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