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Longhair Family History

Longhair 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: Longhi, Langham, Logar, Loncar, Longacre, Longway, Confair, Longmire

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Where is the Longhair family from?

You can see how Longhair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longhair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Longhair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Longhair family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Longhair's in USA. California had the highest population of Longhair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longhair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longhair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Longhair. 100% of Longhair 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 211 census records available for the last name Longhair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longhair 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Longhair. 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 3 military records available for the last name Longhair. For the veterans among your Longhair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longhair lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Longhair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Longhair in 1977 was 20, and 62 in 1998.

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