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Longs Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Long and possibly also of Langs .

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


Similar surnames: Long, Longe, Longo, Langs, Lonas, Lones, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong

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Where is the Longs family from?

You can see how Longs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Longs family living in Florida Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Longs's in USA. Florida Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Longs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Longs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longs. 33% of Longs men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Longs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longs were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Longs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longs 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Longs. 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 460 military records available for the last name Longs. For the veterans among your Longs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Longs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Longs in 1956 was 45, and 28 in 2004.

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