Origins of the Longney surname
About the Longneys
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Interesting facts about Longney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Longney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Longneys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Longneys.
What are the most common Longney first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Longneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Longneys in 1921
Farmers Daughter
5
Farmers Wife
4
Farmer
3
Housekeeper
3
Private Means
3
Common male occupations for Longneys in 1921
Farmer
19
Mate
16
Engineer
12
Farmers Son
7
Master
7
