Origins of the Longfellow surname

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    In 1921, most Longfellows lived in yorkshire

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    What are the most common Longfellow first names?

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    Common jobs for Longfellows

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Longfellows in 1921

    Charwoman

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    Dressmaker

    9

    House Keeper

    9

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    Laundress

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Longfellows in 1921

    Iron Moulder

    6

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    6

    Stone Mason

    6

    Woollen Cloth Weaver

    6

    Agricultural Labourer

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