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Longthorp Family History

Longthorp Surname Meaning

From Langthorpe (NR Yorks) which is recorded as Langliuetorp in the 12th century.

The place-name derives from the Old Scandinavian personal name Langlífr + Old Scandinavian þorp ‘secondary settlement outlying farmstead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Longthorp family from?

You can see how Longthorp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longthorp family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Longthorp families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Longthorp's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Longthorp families in 1891.
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What did your Longthorp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Longthorp. 100% of Longthorp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Longthorp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longthorp 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Longthorp. 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 12 military records available for the last name Longthorp. For the veterans among your Longthorp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longthorp lifespan?

Average Longthorp life expectancy in 2000 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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