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Origins of the Longsden surname

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About the Longsdens

We have a total number of 524 records for people with the last name Longsden.

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Where do most Longsdens live?

In 1921, most Longsdens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Longsdens

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We have 483 records for the Longsden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Longsdens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Longsdens.

What are the most common Longsden first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Longsdens

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

Common Female occupations for Longsdens in 1921
Housekeeper

4

Cotton Frame Tenter

3

Card Room Hand

2

Cotton Card Room Hand

2

Cotton Operative

2

Common Male occupations for Longsdens in 1921
Carter

5

Cotton Spinner

5

Coal Miner

3

Coal Miner Hewer

3

Cotton Mule Piecer

3

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