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Longardner Family History

Longardner 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: Bomgardner, Lardner, Hinegardner, Gardner, Longaker, Hangartner

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Where is the Longardner family from?

You can see how Longardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longardner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Longardner families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Longardner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Longardner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longardner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longardner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Longardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longardner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Longardner. 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 97 military records available for the last name Longardner. For the veterans among your Longardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longardner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Longardner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Longardner in 1963 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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