Origins of the Longstaff surname
About the Longstaffs
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Interesting facts about Longstaff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Longstaff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1764.
Who were Longstaffs most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Longstaffs.
What are the most common Longstaff first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Longstaffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Longstaffs in 1921
Dressmaker
77
General Servant Domestic
46
House Servant
46
Domestic Servant
43
General Servant
35
Common male occupations for Longstaffs in 1921
Coal Miner
194
Coal Miner Hewer
85
General Labourer
79
Farmer
65
Agricultural Labourer
63
