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Longaria Family History

Longaria 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: Longoria, Bongard, Logar, Loncar, Longacre, Lingard, Loria, Zangari

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Where is the Longaria family from?

You can see how Longaria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longaria family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Longaria families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Longaria families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Longaria's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Longaria families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longaria surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longaria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longaria. 55% of Longaria men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Longaria women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longaria were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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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
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%
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What Longaria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Longaria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longaria 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Longaria. 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 21 military records available for the last name Longaria. For the veterans among your Longaria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longaria lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Longaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Longaria in 1970 was 73, and 63 in 1999.

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