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Longmeyer Family History

Longmeyer 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: Borgmeyer, Lohmeyer, Donmoyer, Longmire, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer

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Where is the Longmeyer family from?

You can see how Longmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longmeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Longmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Longmeyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Longmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Longmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longmeyer. 50% of Longmeyer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Longmeyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longmeyer were Farm and Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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What Longmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Longmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longmeyer 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Longmeyer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Longmeyer. For the veterans among your Longmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longmeyer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Longmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Longmeyer in 1948 was 29, and 64 in 2003.

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