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Longnecker Name Meaning

Altered form of German Langenecker (see Longenecker ).

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


Similar surnames: Longenecker, Longanecker, Riegsecker, Longenberger, Longhofer

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Where is the Longnecker family from?

You can see how Longnecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Longnecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Longnecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Longnecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Longnecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Longnecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Longnecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Longnecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Longnecker. 18% of Longnecker men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Longnecker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Longnecker were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Longnecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Longnecker 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Longnecker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Longnecker. For the veterans among your Longnecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Longnecker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Longnecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Longnecker in 1958 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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