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Origins of the Longson surname

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About the Longsons

We have a total number of 4274 records for people with the last name Longson.

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Where do most Longsons live?

In 1921, most Longsons lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Longsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,770 records for the Longson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Longsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Longson first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Longsons

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

Common Female occupations for Longsons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

59

House Keeper

17

Dressmaker

14

Cotton Winder

11

Housekeeper

10

Common Male occupations for Longsons in 1921
Coal Miner

22

Cotton Weaver

19

Iron Moulder

18

Joiner

16

Cotton Spinner

15

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