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Longtail Family History

Longtail 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: Longtin, Longwell, Longstaff, Longway, Langlais, Langmaid, Longoria

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Where is the Longtail family from?

You can see how Longtail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longtail family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Longtail families living in Oklahoma. This was about 75% of all the recorded Longtail's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Longtail families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longtail 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 506 census records available for the last name Longtail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longtail 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Longtail. 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 8 military records available for the last name Longtail. For the veterans among your Longtail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longtail lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Longtail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Longtail in 1985 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longtail 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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