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Longtin Family History

Longtin Name Meaning

Altered form of French Lonquetin itself a variant or an altered form of Lanquetin: from a derivative of the personal name Anquetil a variant of Anctil with fused definite article l'.

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


Similar surnames: Long, Langin, Longton, Longden, Langton, London, Cantin, Longway

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Where is the Longtin family from?

You can see how Longtin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longtin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Longtin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Longtin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Longtin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Longtin families in 1891.
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What did your Longtin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longtin. 15% of Longtin men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Longtin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longtin were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Doffer
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 616 immigration records available for the last name Longtin. 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 Longtin. For the veterans among your Longtin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longtin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Longtin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Longtin in 1953 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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