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Origins of the Longton surname

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About the Longtons

We have a total number of 5678 records for people with the last name Longton.

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Where do most Longtons live?

In 1921, most Longtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Longtons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,920 records for the Longton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.

Who were Longtons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Longtons.

What are the most common Longton first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Longtons

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

Common Female occupations for Longtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

76

Dressmaker

21

Housekeeper

18

Living On Own Means

18

House Servant

16

Common Male occupations for Longtons in 1921
Farmer

59

Farmers Son

24

General Labourer

20

Husbandman

20

Agricultural Labourer

18

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