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Longee Family History

Longee Name 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: Longe, Lougee, Long, Loge, Linge, Lodge, Longden, Lingen, Monge

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Where is the Longee family from?

You can see how Longee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Longee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Longee families living in Vermont. This was about 53% of all the recorded Longee's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Longee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Longee. 100% of Longee men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Longee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longee 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Longee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Longee. For the veterans among your Longee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longee lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Longee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Longee in 1957 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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