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Origins of the Longland surname

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About the Longlands

We have a total number of 6082 records for people with the last name Longland.

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Where do most Longlands live?

In 1921, most Longlands lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Longlands

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,570 records for the Longland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Longlands most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Longlands.

What are the most common Longland first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Longland family members

Common jobs for Longlands

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

Common Female occupations for Longlands in 1921
Dressmaker

30

Laundress

25

Housekeeper

16

General Servant Domestic

13

Living On Own Means

13

Common Male occupations for Longlands in 1921
Farmer

30

Carpenter

25

Agricultural Labourer

23

Joiner

21

Butcher

20

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