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Longstreth Family History

Longstreth Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): habitational name from Langstroth(dale) in North Yorkshire where this rare surname has a long history.

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


Similar surnames: Longstaff, Longwith, Langstaff, Longsworth, Longmore, Montieth

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Where is the Longstreth family from?

You can see how Longstreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longstreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Longstreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Longstreth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Longstreth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Longstreth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longstreth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longstreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Longstreth. 50% of Longstreth men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Longstreth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Longstreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longstreth 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Longstreth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Longstreth. For the veterans among your Longstreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longstreth lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Longstreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Longstreth in 1940 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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