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Origins of the Longsdale surname

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About the Longsdales

We have a total number of 643 records for people with the last name Longsdale.

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Where do most Longsdales live?

In 1921, most Longsdales lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Longsdales

How common is your surname?

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

We have 588 records for the Longsdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Longsdales most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Longsdales.

What are the most common Longsdale first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Longsdales

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

Common Female occupations for Longsdales in 1921
Domestic Servant

6

Charwoman

2

Cotton Weaver

2

Cotton Winder

2

House Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Longsdales in 1921
Potter

9

Engine Fitter

4

Serjant

4

At Home

3

Blacksmith

3

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