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Longson Family History

Longson Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Longstone in Derbyshire.

The placename derives from an Old English personal name Lang (genitive Langes) + Old English dūn ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Longson family from?

You can see how Longson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 154 Longson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Longson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Longson families in 1891.
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What did your Longson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Longson. 18% of Longson men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Longson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longson were Prod Proc Worker Textile Bleaching and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Loco Fitter
    12%
  • Lime Stone Quarry Plate Fay
    12%
  • Prod Proc Worker Textile Bleaching
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Longson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longson 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Longson. 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 513 military records available for the last name Longson. For the veterans among your Longson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Longson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Longson in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longson 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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