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Longwill Family History

Longwill Surname Meaning

see Longville.

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


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Where is the Longwill family from?

You can see how Longwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longwill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Longwill families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Longwill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Longwill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longwill. 23% of Longwill men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Longwill women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longwill were Electrician and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Longwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Longwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longwill 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Longwill. 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 369 military records available for the last name Longwill. For the veterans among your Longwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longwill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Longwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Longwill in 1962 was 64, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Longwill 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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