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Longevin Family History

Longevin 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: Langevin, Longtin, Longino, Levin, Bergevin, Nevin, Longden, Angevine

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Where is the Longevin family from?

You can see how Longevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longevin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Longevin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Longevin families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Longevin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Longevin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Longevin. 67% of Longevin men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
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What Longevin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Longevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longevin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Longevin. 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 94 military records available for the last name Longevin. For the veterans among your Longevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longevin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Longevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Longevin in 1966 was 55, and 35 in 1997.

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